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SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 2

17 February 2025 • 80 questions

Mock testSource label: Test Series

Question 1 / 80

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

Transportation is a ______1______ source of environmental pollution, mainly due to fossil fuelpowered vehicles emitting CO2 into the atmosphere. However, the shift ________2________ green cars offers hope for a cleaner future. Electric vehicles, or EVs, are another _______3_______ green technology innovation. Using electricity as their __________4__________ power source instead of gasoline or diesel, EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, reducing the overall carbon emissions from transportation. With advancements in battery technology, EVs are becoming more accessible and ________5_________ for everyday use.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. practical.
Context: The sentence is about electric vehicles becoming more accessible and suitable for daily use. The correct word should mean “useful and convenient in real life.”
Meaning of the words:
Neutral: means not taking sides or without effect, not suitable here.
Practical: means useful, realistic, and suitable for everyday purposes.
Competent: means having the ability to do something, not the right fit here.
Harmless: means not causing damage, but it doesn’t match the context of daily use.
Correct word: Practical
Reason: The focus is on EVs being convenient and realistic for daily usage, so “practical” fits best. Other words do not convey this meaning.
Final Sentence: With advancements in battery technology, EVs are becoming more accessible and practical for everyday use.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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