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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

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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.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1)___________ nature, reflecting the
tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates
(2)______________ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3)___________. The finest example is the (4)__________ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. commodify.

Context: The sentence is discussing how humans treat nature in a way that shows its value, but through the act of turning it into a product. 

Meaning of “commodify”:

  • Commodify means to turn something (especially something that traditionally wasn’t bought or sold) into a commodity that can be sold or traded.

  • Example: Bottled water commodifies a basic natural right — access to clean water.

Why “commodify” fits best:

  • The phrase: “Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it.”
    suggests humans treat nature as a market product, not merely appreciate it.

  • “Commodify” reflects this irony: placing value on nature by commercializing it.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.