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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Constable (English) - 22nd November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q16

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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.

Pollution is the (1)______ of the environment and the biggest problem across the globe. The major causes of pollution include (2)______ use of motor vehicles, rapid industrialisation, increasing urbanisation, use of chemical fertilisers in agriculture and burning of fossil fuels. It has a (3)______ effect on human health. Air pollution causes respiratory diseases and other diseases related to lungs. Noise pollution impairs the (4)______ senses and causes stress. Water pollution pollutes water, which is mainly harmful for aquatic animals. The responsibility of (5)______ the pollution is in the hands of human beings.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. minimising.

  • The given blank requires a verb as a filler for the given sentence.
  • Since the given sentence is in the present continuous tense. Thus, the verb should be in the form, "V1+ing".
  • There are only two verbs in the given options minimise and minimising.
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is minimising.

The correct sentence is:

The responsibility of minimising pollution is in the hands of human beings.