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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 04 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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.

Adopting sustainable practices in daily life (1) _________ to environmental conservation. Small actions, (2)_______ reducing single-use plastics, conserving energy, planting trees, using water sparingly and reducing the use of electronic gadgets, (3)________ make a significant impact. Research shows that communities (4)________ sustainable living not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create a healthier environment (5)_______ future generations.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about how adopting sustainable practices helps in conserving the environment. The word in the blank must express support or positive involvement in environmental conservation.

Meaning of the words:

Contribute: To help achieve or provide something; to play a part in bringing about a result.
Sacrifice: To give up something valued for the sake of other considerations; has a negative or self-denying tone.
Supplies: Provisions or materials needed for a task; does not fit the verb context here.
Addition: The process of adding something; a noun that does not fit grammatically in this sentence.

Correct word: Contribute

Reason: The verb “contribute” is best suited to describe how sustainable actions help or support environmental conservation. The other options are either nouns or convey meanings unrelated to environmental help or are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Final Sentence: Adopting sustainable practices in daily life contribute to environmental conservation.

Hence the chosen option is correct.