Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4

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.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. are leading.

Context: Indigenous peoples are actively participating in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Meaning of the words:
Has leading: Grammatically incorrect.
Was leading: Past tense; does not match ongoing action.
Are leading: Present continuous; correct usage.
Have leading: Grammatically incorrect.

Correct word: are leading

Reason: The context indicates ongoing efforts in the present, so “are leading” is correct.

Final Sentence: As a result, indigenous peoples are leading efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the globe.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2