Reading Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Climate change (1)_____ an imminent threat to our planet, demanding urgent global action. The rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and unsustainable practices contribute to extreme weather events, rising sea levels and disruptions in ecosystems. To (2)________ these effects, a collaborative international effort is essential. Nations (3)________ commit to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources and implementing sustainable practices. Cooperation on technological advancements and sharing resources will foster a collective resilience against the impacts of climate change. The urgency of this issue calls for a united front, where governments, businesses and individuals work together to create a sustainable and resilient future for the (4)________ to come

1) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

will be posing

posed

will pose

poses

Solution

Correct option is D

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘poses’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Poses’ is the simple present tense form of the verb, used to indicate a current or general truth, which is appropriate here since climate change is currently a threat.
• As per the context, the word ‘poses’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct option.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• will be posing – (future continuous tense; suggests ongoing future action – incorrect as the threat is already present.)
• posed – (past tense; implies the threat was in the past – incorrect.)
• will pose – (simple future tense; implies the threat is only in the future – incorrect as the threat exists now.)
• Thus, all the other given words imply different time references and do not fit in the context of the present urgency.

2) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

inflate

maximise

mitigate

widen

Solution

Correct option is C

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘mitigate’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Mitigate’ means to reduce the severity or seriousness of something. (Hindi meaning: कम करना / हल्का करना)
• As per the context, the word ‘mitigate’ fits in very well as the sentence talks about reducing the effects of climate change.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• inflate – to increase in size or volume (हवा भरना/बढ़ाना) – contextually irrelevant.
• maximise – to make as large or great as possible (अधिकतम करना) – opposite to the required meaning.
• widen – to make or become wider (चौड़ा करना) – does not fit the context.
• Thus, all other options convey incorrect meanings in this context.

3) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

might

would

must

could

Solution

Correct option is C

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘must’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Must’ indicates necessity or obligation, which is suitable here as the sentence stresses an urgent and essential need for commitment. (Hindi meaning: अवश्य)
• As per the context, the word ‘must’ fits in very well & hence, it is the correct option.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• might – shows possibility, not obligation – too weak for this context.
• would – conditional mood, not suitable for expressing necessity.
• could – indicates potential, not necessity.
• Thus, all the other given words do not express the strong necessity required by the sentence.

4) Question

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

backward nations

businessmen

generations

poor people

Solution

Correct option is C

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘generations’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Generations’ refers to all of the people born and living at about the same time, especially regarding future populations. (Hindi meaning: पीढ़ियाँ)
• As per the context, the word ‘generations’ fits in very well, highlighting the long-term impact of climate change on future people.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• backward nations – refers to underdeveloped countries; not relevant here.
• businessmen – refers to people involved in commerce; too narrow for the context.
• poor people – refers to economically disadvantaged groups; doesn’t cover the broader concern of future humanity.
• Thus, all other options fail to convey the intended meaning of the future collective population.