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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q4

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The concept of sustainable development provides a (1)                   for the integration of environmental policies and development strategies. Sustainable development (2)                 to meet the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the (3)                 to meet those in the future. In other words, sustainable development is a (4)                of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, technological development and institutional changes are all in harmony and (5)                both current and future potential to meet human needs and objectives.

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. diverts- to change the direction or purpose of somebody/something, especially to avoid a problem.
  2. seeks- to try to find or get something.
  3. rejects- to refuse to accept somebody/something.
  4. distracts- to take somebody’s attention away from something.

"Seeks" which means "to try to find or get something" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.