SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 10 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

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

The third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognizes (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate change and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health, and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasizes the preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilization of species and ecosystems which has a direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores the rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal, and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The sentence talks about the inclusion of inland aquatic, coastal, and marine ecosystems along with wildlife ecosystems for their conservation. 
  • Hence, including is the correct answer which means having as a part along with something else.