SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. also.

Context: In addition to relying on ecosystems, indigenous identities are intertwined with land and water.

Meaning of the words:
Only: Restrictive; does not fit.
Also: In addition; correct.
Seldom: Rarely; incorrect.
Too: Can mean “also,” but “also” is more formal here.

Correct word: also

Reason: The sentence emphasizes an additional point, making “also” appropriate.

Final Sentence: …but their identities are also deeply interwoven with the land and water.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.