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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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

Global warming, a phenomenon primarily 1._____ by human activities, has 2._____ profound changes in weather patterns worldwide. The increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, 3._____ the Earth’s atmosphere to trap more heat. As a result, glaciers 4._____, sea levels 5._____ and extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct option to fill in blank number 5 is rise.

  • Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject 'sea levels' is plural, requiring a plural present simple verb (rise).

  • Parallel Structure: The sentence states general facts about the consequences of global warming using simple present tense: 'glaciers [melt], sea levels rise, and extreme weather events have become...'