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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

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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 (2)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The sentence compares the growth rate of plastic with other materials. For comparison, we use the comparative degree of the adverb "fast" which is "faster".