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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 15 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

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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 tiger census has revealed that India's big cat count has (1)______ up in the last few years. This is a (2) ______ of great hope and relief for (3) ______ who understand the value of (4) ______ wildlife and the environment. This success is the (5) ______ of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. those.

Filler Concept: Refers to people (plural) who understand the value of wildlife, so a demonstrative plural pronoun is needed.
Grammatical Explanation: “Those” is the correct demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a specific group of people (environmentalists, nature lovers, etc.) mentioned implicitly. “That” and “which” are not suitable as they are generally used for clauses or objects, not people in this context. “These” refers to something nearer in proximity, while “those” correctly indicates people in a general sense.
Correction: ...great hope and relief for those who understand the value...
Conclusion: “Those” is the most appropriate choice referring to people understanding the importance of wildlife.