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As cattle are to herd so are birds to ______.

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  1. flock
  2. litter 
  3. pack
  4. streak

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Option 1 : flock
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The correct answer is: Flock

Key Points

  • "Flock" is the correct term for a group of birds. (पक्षियों का एक समूह)
    • For exampleA flock of birds flew across the sky in graceful formation.
  • The word "herd" is commonly used for a group of cattle or other grazing animals. (मवेशियों या अन्य चरने वाले जानवरों का समूह)
    • For exampleThe shepherd guided the herd of cattle to the pasture.
  • The comparison in the sentence suggests that the relationship between cattle and herd is similar to the relationship between birds and flock.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete sentenceAs cattle are to herd so are birds to flock.

Additional Information

  • "Litter" refers to a group of young animals born to the same mother, usually used for cats or dogs. (एक ही माँ से पैदा हुए युवा जानवरों का समूह, आमतौर पर बिल्लियों या कुत्तों के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)
  • "Pack" is typically used for groups of wild animals like wolves or dogs. (भेड़ियों या कुत्तों जैसे जंगली जानवरों के समूह)
  • "Streak" is used to describe the flight pattern of a group of birds, but not the group itself. (पक्षियों के समूह का उड़ान पैटर्न, लेकिन स्वयं समूह का नहीं)

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