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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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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 3 and gives appropriate meaning

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. unpleasant.

Context: The sentence is about negative consequences due to overpopulation, as predicted by environmental experts.

Meaning of the words: Unpleasant means causing discomfort, pain, or worry; disagreeable.

Reason: The passage discusses the problems caused by rising population, which will likely result in negative outcomes such as scarcity of food, water, and energy. The word “unpleasant” correctly conveys this sense of harmful or undesirable effects.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.