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

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

Indigenous communities (1)___________ the world are facing some of the most severe climate impacts. Indigeneous communities are not only (2)___________ on their surrounding ecosystems for their lives and livelihoods; 'but their identities are also (3)___________deeply interwoven with the land and water. As a result, indigenous peoples (4)___________ efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the globe. At the Center for Climate Justice, we (5)___________ relationships with indigenous communities by partnering with indigenous people.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence describes the Center for Climate Justice building positive relationships with indigenous communities.

Meaning of the words:
Imitate: To copy someone; does not fit context.
Nominate: To formally propose someone for a position; irrelevant.
Nurture: To care for and develop; fits context.
Notice: To observe or become aware; not suitable here.

Correct word: nurture

Reason: The sentence conveys developing and maintaining relationships, so “nurture” is the most appropriate word.

Final Sentence: At the Center for Climate Justice, we nurture relationships with indigenous communities by partnering with indigenous people.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1