SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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 adverse (1)__________ of climate change and environmental degradation are increasingly driving human mobility the world over, particularly in countries with high exposure and low (2)__________ capacity. While most climate-related mobility currently occurs within countries, desperation and deteriorating environments can also compel people to seek a livelihood elsewhere through (3)__________ migration. While climate change negatively impacts everyone, everywhere, those already in vulnerable situations due to geography, poverty, gender, age, disability, origin, or other status, including migrant women who (4)__________ climate-sensitive livelihoods, and children who are less able to survive extreme weather events, are at the greatest risk of suffering harm. It is (5)__________ to recognise this reality and take meaningful action to protect the human rights of those most affected by climate change, including migrants.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. irregular.

"Irregular" refers to migration that is not consistent or follows unpredictable patterns, which fits the context of people moving due to deteriorating conditions.

The other options don't make sense in this context:

Regard means attention or consideration, unrelated to migration.

Fast refers to speed, which doesn't fit the idea of migration patterns here.

Fixate means to focus intensely on something, which doesn’t make sense in the context of migration.