Select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

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

The concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) that (1) _______________ heat in the Earth's atmosphere rose to record levels (2)____________ 2022, according to the GHG bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on November 15, 2023. The rise in concentrations of GHGs is mainly (3) _____________ the use of fossil fuels for various human activities.

This would lead to a (4) ___________ rise in global average temperatures, sea-level rise, glacial melting and increase in frequency and intensity of rapid-onset extreme weather events (5)__________ torrential rainfall, flash floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves.

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

"In" is a preposition used to indicate inclusion within a time or space. Here, it is used to indicate the time period i.e. 2022 when the Earth's atmosphere rose to record levels.

Other options mean:

of refers to belongingness.
at is used to indicate presence or occurrence.
on is used to show that something is in a position above something else.

SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 17