SarkariPYQ

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 20 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

Back to paper

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

The impact of climate change on global agriculture is (1) _____ concern among scientists and policymakers. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns (2) _____ crop yields and food security. Droughts and floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate variability, (3) _____ the agricultural output in many regions. Consequently, farmers (4) _____ innovative strategies and technologies to (5) _____ their resilience to these changes.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. diminish.
Context: The sentence says that droughts and floods negatively affect agricultural output. So, the correct word must show a reduction or decrease in production.
Meaning of the words:
Diminish: means to make or become less; to reduce.
Increase: means to make greater in size or amount.
Augment: means to add to or enhance something.
Bolster: means to support or strengthen.
Correct word: Diminish
Reason: Droughts and floods reduce crop productivity, so “diminish” perfectly fits the context. The other words indicate improvement or growth, which is the opposite of what the sentence conveys.
Final Sentence: Droughts and floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate variability, diminish the agricultural output in many regions.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.