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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

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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.
The food industry in India accounts for about 26 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP)
and will be one of the ________1________ growth areas in the years ahead. This has given
________2______ to international trade but has also increased the responsibility to achieve
the appropriate level of _____3______ in terms of sanitary and phytosanitary protection.
Further, the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, reflects a major shift in food laws
and seeks to provide greater consumer protection by _________4_______ the safety and
wholesomeness of food at all stages of the food chain. This changing scenario has widened
the scope and ________5______ career options in this area.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence says that the Indian Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 seeks to provide greater consumer protection. The blank that follows refers to an action related to safety and wholesomeness of food — meaning the verb in the blank should reflect making sure or guaranteeing food safety throughout the food chain.

Correct word: Ensuring

Reason: The act is designed to make certain that food is safe and wholesome. That purpose is best expressed by the verb ensuring, as it conveys guaranteeing or securing safety across all food stages.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.