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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q1

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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.

Global warming, a phenomenon primarily 1._____ by human activities, has 2._____ profound changes in weather patterns worldwide. The increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, 3._____ the Earth’s atmosphere to trap more heat. As a result, glaciers 4._____, sea levels 5._____ and extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe.

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. caused.
Context: The sentence describes global warming as a phenomenon that has already been brought about by human activities. Therefore, the past participle form is required.
Meaning of the words:
Cause: verb in base form, not suitable here.
Causing: present participle, not fitting the passive construction.
Caused: past participle, correctly used in passive voice (“primarily caused by human activities”).
Causes: simple present verb form, does not fit the sentence structure.
Correct word: Caused
Reason: The structure “primarily caused by human activities” is grammatically correct and explains the origin of global warming.
Final Sentence: Global warming, a phenomenon primarily caused by human activities, has brought profound changes in weather patterns worldwide.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.