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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

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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.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1)___________ nature, reflecting the
tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates
(2)______________ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3)___________. The finest example is the (4)__________ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. recycling.

The sentence to complete is:

"Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5)________ of blue and green plastic around its neck."

The phrase "blue and green plastic around its neck" hints at recycling, since blue and green are commonly used colours for recycling bins or materials.

The "small recycling symbol" or loop on the bottle neck is commonly seen in bottled water packaging, referring to the environment-friendly image brands try to portray.

Let’s evaluate the other options:

corruption – Irrelevant in this context. It doesn’t connect logically with plastic or environmental imagery.

recycling – Correct. It fits both the visual description and environmental theme of the passage.

recollecting – Grammatically awkward and doesn't fit the context. Recollecting means remembering, which isn’t relevant here.

sale – Not appropriate. "Sale" of plastic doesn’t make sense in this visual or thematic context.