SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 04 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

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

Adopting sustainable practices in daily life (1) _________ to environmental conservation. Small actions, (2)_______ reducing single-use plastics, conserving energy, planting trees, using water sparingly and reducing the use of electronic gadgets, (3)________ make a significant impact. Research shows that communities (4)________ sustainable living not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create a healthier environment (5)_______ future generations.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about creating a healthier environment that would benefit future generations. The required word should show who the environment is meant to benefit, not direction or opposition.

Meaning of the words:

Towards: In the direction of something; implies movement or approach.

Of: Expresses possession or relation; not suitable to show benefit.

For: Indicates benefit, purpose, or intended recipient.

Against: Indicates resistance or opposition.

Correct word: For

Reason: Among the options, only “for” conveys the idea of benefit—the environment is created for the well-being of future generations. The other options are either unrelated to the context or grammatically incorrect.

Final Sentence: Research shows that communities adopting sustainable living not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create a healthier environment for future generations.

Hence the chosen option is correct.