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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q1

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (1)______ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)______ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (3)______ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)______. The first impact of global warming is melting of (5)______ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. glaciers.

  • The given blank needs a word that would imply that there is snow which is being melted because of the rising temperature.
  • From the given options, the word glaciers means 'a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles'.
  • Therefore, the word glaciers is the best fit word for the given blank.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. glaciers.