Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number…

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The evolution of technology has (1)_____ to unprecedented advancements in various fields, from medicine to communication. The invention of the Internet, in particular, (2)_____ a global revolution, altering how people connect and share information. Innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning (3)_____ automation and efficiency, transforming industries and creating new economic paradigms. As technology (4)_____ to evolve, ethical and social
implications (5)_____ significant consideration

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The blank refers to technology’s ongoing evolution.

Meaning of the words:
continuing: Present participle; incorrect here without an auxiliary verb.
continues: Present tense; correctly indicates ongoing action.
continued: Past tense; does not fit ongoing context.
continue: Base form; grammatically incorrect here.

Correct word: continues

Reason: The sentence describes an action that is still happening; “continues” correctly indicates ongoing evolution.

Final Sentence: As technology continues to evolve, ethical and social implications deserve significant consideration.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 4