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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.

We are seeing other worrying trends. (1) ______ the 1970s, the rate of plastic production has grown (2) ______ than that of any other material. If historic growth trends continue, global (3)__________ of primary plastic is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050. We have also seen a (4) ______ shift towards single-use plastic products, items that are meant to be thrown (5) _______ after a single short use.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The word 'since' is used to refer to an an action that begun in the past and is still continuing. Here, the growth rate of plastic is being observed since the 1970s.