SarkariPYQ

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

Back to paper

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The fact that the wetter periods in North Africa have _______1_______ every 21,000 years or so is a big clue about what ________2_________ them: variations in Earth’s orbit. Due to gravitational influences from the moon and other planets in our solar system, the orbit of the Earth _________3___________ the sun is not constant. It has cyclic ______4_______ on multi-thousand year timescales. These orbital cycles _______5_______ the amount of energy the Earth receives from the sun. On 100,000-year cycles, the shape of Earth’s orbit shifts between circular and oval

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. causes

Context:
The sentence is: “The fact that the wetter periods in North Africa have 1 every 21,000 years or so is a big clue about what 2_ them: variations in Earth’s orbit.”

Here, the blank (2) needs a word that explains what creates or brings about these wetter periods.

Analysis of the given options:

  • debates: means discussions or arguments – doesn’t fit.

  • bids: means offers or attempts – incorrect here.

  • delegates: means representatives – contextually wrong.

  • causes: means brings about, produces – perfectly fits the meaning.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.