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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q90

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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 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence emphasizes the importance of ecosystem services provided by forests, so an adjective describing the services is required.

Meaning of the words:
vitally: in a way that is essential or of crucial importance (adverb).
vitalise: to give life or energy to (verb).
vitality: the state of being strong and active; energy (noun).
vital: absolutely necessary or essential (adjective).

Correct word: vital

Reason: Only “vital” correctly functions as an adjective modifying “ecosystem services” to indicate that these services are essential.

Final Sentence: Thus, preserving and sustainably managing forests is imperative for maintaining these vital ecosystem services.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.