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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (1)______ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (2)______ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (3)______ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (4)______. The first impact of global warming is melting of (5)______ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The given blank needs a preposition to indicate relationship between 'atmosphere' and 'Earth'.
  • The correct preposition which should be used in the given blank is 'of'.
  • Use of preposition 'of': 
  1. Used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with.
  2. Used to indicate reference.
  3. Used to indicate an amount or number.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. of.