Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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

Effective time management is (1) ______ for success. By prioritising tasks, individuals can enhance (2) ________ and reduce stress. Planning allows for a balance (3) _______ work and personal life. Studies show that those who manage their time (4) _______ are more likely to achieve their goals. It is a skill (5) ______ positively impacts both professional and personal aspects of life.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. productivity.

Context: The sentence says, “By prioritising tasks, individuals can enhance (2) ________ and reduce stress.” Here, the blank needs a word that means efficiency or output of work.

Meaning of the words:

Capacity: The maximum amount something can hold or do.
Fertility: The ability to produce children, plants, or crops.
Productivity: The ability to produce more work or results efficiently.
Production: The process of making or manufacturing something.

Correct word: Productivity

Reason: The sentence talks about prioritising tasks to work better and reduce stress. The right word for this is “productivity” because it directly relates to efficiency and output in work.

Final Sentence: By prioritising tasks, individuals can enhance productivity and reduce stress.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2