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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Indigenous communities (1)___________ the world are facing some of the most severe climate impacts. Indigeneous communities are not only (2)___________ on their surrounding ecosystems for their lives and livelihoods; "but their identities are also (3)___________deeply interwoven with the land and water. As a result, indigenous peoples (4)___________ efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the globe. At the Center for Climate Justice, we (5)___________ relationships with indigenous communities by partnering with indigenous people.

Select the most appropriate option to fill blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: Indigenous communities are facing severe climate impacts in different parts of the world.

Meaning of the words:
In: Limited; does not convey global distribution.
Around: Spread across various places; correct.
Throughout: Everywhere; slightly stronger than intended.
Of: Grammatically incorrect.

Correct word: around

Reason: The sentence refers to indigenous communities in various locations globally, so “around” fits naturally and conveys the intended meaning.

Final Sentence: Indigenous communities around the world are facing some of the most severe climate impacts.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.