SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Plastic pollution is _________ the oceans’ ecosystem, but humanity doesn’t take
serious action against it.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. affecting.

Context The sentence discusses how plastic pollution is having an impact on the oceans' ecosystem.

Meaning of the words:

  • Deciding: Making a choice or judgment.

  • Aiming: Pointing toward a goal. 

  • Making: Creating something. 

  • Affecting: Having an impact or influence. 

Correct word: Affecting

Final Sentence: Plastic pollution is affecting the oceans’ ecosystem, but humanity doesn’t take serious action against it.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.