Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The blank refers to the Internet triggering a global revolution.

Meaning of the words:
catalysed: Past tense; correctly indicates that the Internet caused the change.
catalyse: Base form; grammatically incorrect here.
catalysing: Present participle; incorrect for past event.
catalyses: Present tense; not suitable here.

Correct word: catalysed

Reason: The sentence describes a past event; “catalysed” correctly conveys the effect of the Internet.

Final Sentence: The invention of the Internet, in particular, catalysed a global revolution, altering how people connect and share information.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2