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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 20 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow to select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The impact of climate change on global agriculture is (1) _____ concern among scientists and policymakers. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns (2) _____ crop yields and food security. Droughts and floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate variability, (3) _____ the agricultural output in many regions. Consequently, farmers (4) _____ innovative strategies and technologies to (5) _____ their resilience to these changes.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. jeopardise.
Context: The sentence talks about rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns having a negative impact on agriculture — reducing crop yields and affecting food security. So, the word must express harm or danger.
Meaning of the words:
Stabilise: means to make something steady or balanced.
Promote: means to encourage or help something grow.
Enhance: means to improve or make better.
Jeopardise: means to put something in danger or at risk.
Correct word: Jeopardise
Reason: Since the sentence is about negative effects of climate change, “jeopardise” fits best as it means to endanger crop yields and food security. The other words suggest positive or neutral effects, which don’t match the context.
Final Sentence: Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns jeopardise crop yields and food security.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.