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Select the option that indicates the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Drop
2. Ocean
3. Pond
4. Puddle
5. River

This question was previously asked in
SSC Selection Post 2024 Question Paper (26-Jun-2024) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
1, 4, 3, 5, 2

Solution: Logical Word Arrangement

The task is to arrange the given words—Drop, Ocean, Pond, Puddle, River—in a sequence that makes logical sense, typically based on size or scale.

Here are the words provided:

  • 1. Drop
  • 2. Ocean
  • 3. Pond
  • 4. Puddle
  • 5. River

Determining the Logical Sequence

The most common logical order for these terms relates to the size of the water body or form, starting from the smallest and progressing to the largest.

Arranging the Words by Scale

Let's place the words in order:

  • Smallest: A 'Drop' (1) represents the smallest individual unit of water.
  • Small Pool: A 'Puddle' (4) is a small, temporary pool of water, larger than a single drop but quite small overall.
  • Larger Still Water: A 'Pond' (3) is a body of standing water, bigger than a puddle but smaller than a lake or sea.
  • Flowing Water: A 'River' (5) is a natural flowing watercourse, generally larger than a pond.
  • Largest: An 'Ocean' (2) is the largest type of water body, encompassing vast areas of saltwater.

Following this progression from smallest to largest, the correct sequence is:

1, 4, 3, 5, 2

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