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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q8

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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.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1)___________ nature, reflecting the
tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates
(2)______________ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3)___________. The finest example is the (4)__________ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. environment.

 

Context: The sentence suggests that something along with humanity is under threat of destruction.

Why “environment” is correct:

  • It aligns with the earlier theme in the passage - bottled water reflects both admiration for nature and disregard for its complexity.

  • The term “mutual annihilation” implies both humanity and the environment are being harmed.

  • The environment is what bottled water packaging and pollution ultimately damage making it the natural counterpart in this phrase.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.