SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q4

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 adverse (1)__________ of climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly driving human mobility the world over, particularly in countries with high exposure and low (2)__________ capacity. While most climate-related mobility currently occurs within countries, desperation and deteriorating environments can also compel people to seek a livelihood elsewhere through (3)__________ migration. While climate change negatively impacts everyone, everywhere, those already in vulnerable situations due to geography, poverty, gender, age, disability, origin, or other status, including migrant women who (4)__________ climate-sensitive livelihoods, and children who are less able to survive extreme weather events, are at the greatest risk of suffering harm. It is (5)__________ to recognise this reality and take meaningful action to protect the human rights of those most affected by climate change, including migrants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. adaptive.

"Adaptive" refers to the ability to adjust or respond to new conditions, which fits the context of building resilience and coping with climate change.

The other options do not fit:

Adoptive refers to adoption, especially in the context of children, which is unrelated here.

Minimum refers to the least amount or degree, which doesn't fit the context of capacity.

Affective refers to emotions or feelings, which is not relevant in this context.