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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q47

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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.


It is indeed (1) _______ to create an urban forest to control air pollution. It is like a child’s play if (2)_______ awareness is created among people of all ages. Just (3)_______ a mango seed or a jackfruit seed into fertile ground or make seed bombs for the seed to sprout during rainy season. Authorities must take (4)________ measures to ensure a part of the town or city is allocated to plant trees. This ensures the (5)________ of adequate oxygen to people.

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. adequate.

  • The blank needs an adjective for the noun “awareness”.
  • The sentence highlights the point that creating an urban forest is like a child’s play if we have sufficient awareness about it.
  • Thus, “adequate” is the correct word for the blank.