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Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
Cotton

Analyzing the Group: Cotton, Rose, Jasmine, Lotus

The question asks us to identify which item from the list does NOT belong to the same group as the others. We need to examine the characteristics of each option provided:

  • Cotton
  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Lotus

Understanding Item Classifications

Let's look at what each item represents:

  • Cotton: This is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. Cotton is primarily cultivated for its fiber, which is used to make cotton textiles. It is an agricultural crop valued for its fiber yield.
  • Rose: This is a type of flowering plant belonging to the genus Rosa. Roses are known for their beautiful and often fragrant flowers. They are typically grown for ornamental purposes and are considered flowers.
  • Jasmine: This refers to various plants in the tribe Jasmineae of the olive family Oleaceae. Jasmine plants are famous for their fragrant flowers, which are often used in perfumes and teas. They are cultivated as ornamental flowers.
  • Lotus: This is the common name for plants in the genus Nelumbo. Lotus plants are aquatic flowering plants known for their large, showy flowers. They are considered flowers and are often grown for their blooms and symbolic significance.

Identifying the Outlier Item

Comparing the classifications:

  • Rose, Jasmine, and Lotus are all primarily known and cultivated for their flowers.
  • Cotton, on the other hand, is primarily cultivated for its fiber obtained from the plant's seeds. While cotton plants do flower, the economic and defining characteristic of cotton is its fiber.

Therefore, Cotton is the item that does NOT belong to the group consisting of Rose, Jasmine, and Lotus, as the latter three are grouped based on being flowers.

Conclusion on Group Membership

The group mainly consists of flowering plants grown for their blooms. Cotton stands apart as it is primarily a fiber crop. Thus, Cotton is the item that does not fit this specific classification grouping.

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