SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q18

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 (3)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. production.

  • "Production" is the process of making a product in large quantities for consumption or further use. Here, the sentence refers to the forecast of the production of primary plastic.