SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q4

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

Indigenous communities (1)___________ the world are facing some of the most severe climate impacts. Indigeneous communities are not only (2)___________ on their surrounding ecosystems for their lives and livelihoods; "but their identities are also (3)___________deeply interwoven with the land and water. As a result, indigenous peoples (4)___________ efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation across the globe. At the Center for Climate Justice, we (5)___________ relationships with indigenous communities by partnering with indigenous people.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Context: Indigenous communities depend on their surrounding ecosystems for survival and livelihoods.

Meaning of the words:
Relevant: Related; does not fit.
Relatable: Understandable; not suitable.
Relational: Concerning relationships; irrelevant.
Reliant: Dependent on; correct.

Correct word: reliant

Reason: The sentence expresses dependence on ecosystems, so “reliant” fits perfectly.

Final Sentence: Indigenous communities are not only reliant on their surrounding ecosystems for their lives and livelihoods…

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.