SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 141

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q141

In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. From.

  • 'From' is used to show the place where someone or something starts.
  • Since 'green sources' is the place where power starts, the usage of 'from' is appropriate. 
  • 'For' means 'having the purpose of'.
  • 'Of' shows the relationship between the two.
  • 'Off' shows separation.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.