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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q20

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Sustainability is ___(1)___ longer just a buzzword. It ___(2)___ a necessity and the primary agenda of the world today. Like many other countries, India too is witnessing a growth of ___(3)___ green economy. It ___(4)___ estimated that India’s renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities ___(5)___ 2030. In fact, a recent survey stated that a Sustainability Manager is going to be one of the top 10 jobs this decade.

In the context of the passage, select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (4).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

 

Context: Sustainability and employment opportunities are being discussed in a current, ongoing context.
Meaning of the words:

will be – future passive

were – simple past

had been – past perfect passive

is – simple present passive

Correct word: is

Reason: When a present general statement is made based on surveys or common facts, the passive voice in simple present tense ("is estimated") is used.
Final Sentence:It is estimated that India’s renewable energy target will create more than 3.4 million new job opportunities.
Hence,the chosen option is correct.