Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5

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

Given the amount of (1)________ and misunderstanding surrounding the climate crisis, (2)________ climate education and engagement are fundamental to addressing the root causes of climate change. We need education not only based (3)________ climate science but also on the ways in (4)________ climate change is deeply intertwined with a range of other social, racial and environmental issues that (5)________ our daily life experiences.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. define.
Context: The sentence talks about climate change being connected to social, racial, and environmental issues that shape or determine our daily life experiences. The blank needs a word that expresses this influence.
Meaning of the words:
Deal: means to handle or manage something.
Deceive: means to mislead or trick someone.
Define: means to determine or shape the nature of something.
Decline: means to decrease or refuse.
Correct word: Define
Reason: Climate change and related issues shape or determine our daily experiences. “Define” perfectly conveys this meaning, while other options do not fit the context.
Final Sentence: We need education not only based on climate science but also on the ways in which climate change is deeply intertwined with a range of other social, racial, and environmental issues that define our daily life experiences.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1