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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 140

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q140

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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.

has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy,

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • 'Policy' is a noun that requires an adjective before it.
  • Options 1 and 2 are eliminated as they are not adjectives.
  • The passage contains the word 'hoping' which means the passage is optimistic. Therefore, a word having a positive connotation is required.
  • Out of 'options 3 and 4, option 4 is appropriate.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.