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Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order. (From Small to Big)
1. Apartment
2. Building
3. Room
4. Town
5. Complex

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SSC Selection Post 2022 Matriculation Level Question Paper (02-Aug-2022) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
3, 1, 2, 5, 4

Understanding the Word Arrangement Task

The question asks us to arrange a given list of words based on their size, starting from the smallest and moving towards the biggest. This requires understanding the relative scale of each item.

Given Words and Numbers:

  • 1. Apartment
  • 2. Building
  • 3. Room
  • 4. Town
  • 5. Complex

Analyzing Word Sizes

Let's consider the size relationship between each word:

  • Room: This is typically the smallest distinct space within a larger structure.
  • Apartment: An apartment is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building. It is larger than a single room.
  • Building: A building usually contains multiple rooms and/or apartments. It is larger than an apartment.
  • Complex: A complex refers to a group of buildings, often with shared facilities or purposes. It is larger than a single building.
  • Town: A town is a significant human settlement, much larger than a complex, containing numerous buildings, roads, and infrastructure.

Determining the Logical Order (Small to Big)

Based on the size analysis, we can establish the following order from smallest to biggest:

  1. Room (Smallest)
  2. Apartment (Larger than a room)
  3. Building (Contains apartments/rooms)
  4. Complex (Group of buildings)
  5. Town (Largest)

Final Correct Arrangement

Now, let's map this order back to the numbers provided in the question:

  • Room = 3
  • Apartment = 1
  • Building = 2
  • Complex = 5
  • Town = 4

Therefore, the correct logical order from smallest to biggest, represented by the numbers, is 3, 1, 2, 5, 4.

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