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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q89

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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.

Forests provide essential ecosystem services (1)__________ benefit both the environment and human society. One crucial service is carbon sequestration, as forests absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide, helping mitigate climate change. Additionally, forests regulate water cycles (2)__________ influencing precipitation patterns and maintaining water quality. (3)__________, forests offer recreational opportunities, cultural significance, and economic benefits through timber production and (4)__________. Thus, preserving and sustainably managing forests is imperative for maintaining these (5)__________ ecosystem services.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ecotourism.

Context: The sentence lists the benefits of forests, including recreational, cultural, and economic aspects. The blank requires a word that aligns with economic benefits besides timber production.

Meaning of the words:
industrialisation: the development of industries in a country or region.
ecotourism: tourism directed toward natural environments, intended to support conservation and observe wildlife.
degradation: the process of something being damaged or deteriorated.
deforestation: the action of clearing a wide area of trees.

Correct word: ecotourism

Reason: Ecotourism complements timber production as a source of economic benefit and fits the positive context of the passage. Other options either refer to negative impacts or unrelated processes.

Final Sentence: Additionally, forests regulate water cycles, influencing precipitation patterns and maintaining water quality. Moreover, forests offer recreational opportunities, cultural significance, and economic benefits through timber production and ecotourism.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.