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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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Read the following passage and answer all 5 questions given below.

Population ______1_______is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ________2________in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ________3______consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4______more water, more food, and more energy _____5_______to survive.

Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 2 and gives appropriate meaning

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. conducted.

Context: The sentence is referring to research or studies that have already been done in the area of population. These studies are providing suggestions or findings.

Meaning of the word "conducted": Conducted means carried out or performed, typically referring to formal tasks such as studies, research, surveys, or experiments.

Correct word: conducted

Reason:We use the verb "conducted" with "studies" to indicate that these studies were performed or carried out in a particular field.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.