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NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 9

Topic: Cloze test

Directions · Q6 to Q15

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.

Passage · Q6 to Q15

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.

Q9

Select the most appropriate word for blank (9) :

  1. (a) assimilation
  2. (b) absolution
  3. (c) collection
  4. (d) accumulationCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) accumulation

  1. Accumulation means a gradual build-up.
  2. The passage describes gases and aerosols building up in the atmosphere, so accumulation fits.
  3. Assimilation means absorption, absolution means forgiveness, and collection does not convey a gradual build-up.