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

25 February 2025 • 80 questions

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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.

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.5

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence describes the Center for Climate Justice building positive relationships with indigenous communities.

Meaning of the words:
Imitate: To copy someone; does not fit context.
Nominate: To formally propose someone for a position; irrelevant.
Nurture: To care for and develop; fits context.
Notice: To observe or become aware; not suitable here.

Correct word: nurture

Reason: The sentence conveys developing and maintaining relationships, so “nurture” is the most appropriate word.

Final Sentence: At the Center for Climate Justice, we nurture relationships with indigenous communities by partnering with indigenous people.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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