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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q50

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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.

It is indeed (1) _______ to create an urban forest to control air pollution. It is like a child’s play if (2)_______ awareness is created among people of all ages. Just (3)_______ a mango seed or a jackfruit seed into fertile ground or make seed bombs for the seed to sprout during rainy season. Authorities must take (4)________ measures to ensure a part of the town or city is allocated to plant trees. This ensures the (5)________ of adequate oxygen to people.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The sentence discusses planting trees to ensure the availability of adequate oxygen to people.
  • "Availability" fits contextually as it means the presence or accessibility of something, which is the intended meaning in this sentence.
  • The other options, such as "shortage," "lack," or "mix," do not convey the same sense of ensuring an adequate supply of oxygen, so they are not suitable choices in this context.

Hence, the correct option would be availability.