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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Stenographer - 11/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • English • Q20

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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.
Climate change, driven primarily by human activities, is a pressing global issue. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, leading to the (1) ______ effect. Rising temperatures cause melting ice caps, (2) ______ sea levels and extreme weather patterns. Mitigating climate change requires a (3) ______ approach, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable practices and implementing policies to reduce emissions. Additionally, raising (4) ______ awareness about the importance of conservation is crucial. The collective effort to combat climate change will determine the quality of life for future (5) ______.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. greenhouse.
The sentence says:

“The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere, leading to the (1) _____ effect.”

This refers to the well-known scientific phenomenon—the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and warm Earth’s surface. This matches perfectly here. Scientific sources describe how fossil fuel combustion increases greenhouse gas concentrations and strengthens the greenhouse effect, amplifying global warming and altering climate patterns.

Why the other options don’t work

Visual effect – No meaningful idiom or scientific term fits this context.

Sound effect – Totally unrelated to climate processes or atmospheric science.

Red sea effect – Makes no sense in English idiom or science; likely incorrect and irrelevant here.