Q14
Select the most appropriate word for blank (14) :
- (a) are developed.
- (b) are initiated
- (c) have developed
- (d) have initiated
NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 14
In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Earth's climate is ________ (6) changing and evolving. Some of ________ (7) changes have been due to natural causes but others can be attributed to ________ (8) activities such as deforestation, emissions from industry and transport, etc., which have led to the ________ (9) of gases and aerosols in ________ (10) atmosphere. These gases are known as greenhouse gases because they trap heat and ________ (11) air temperatures near the ground, acting like a greenhouse on the surface of the ________ (12). In order to create and strengthen the scientific and analytical capacity ________ (13) assessment of climate change in the country, different studies under Climate Change Action Programme ________ (14). Many important bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations are held ________ (15) regular intervals.
Solution.
Answer: (b) are initiated
- Studies are initiated means studies are begun.
- The plural subject studies needs are, and the passive voice shows that researchers initiate them.
- Have initiated and have developed incorrectly make studies the agents; are developed is a weaker contextual fit.