SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level)19 Sep 2026Shift 1Cloze Test
Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) promise lower emissions, quieter cities, and reduced dependence on fossil fuels. However, the transition to electric mobility requires substantial investment in charging infrastructure, reliable electricity grids, and sustainable battery production. (1) ______, policymakers must recognise that technological innovation alone cannot guarantee widespread adoption. Consumer confidence depends on affordability, charging availability, battery longevity, and transparent regulatory standards.

Although EVs reduce tailpipe emissions, irresponsible mining practices may (2) ______ ecological degradation in resource-rich regions if environmental safeguards remain inadequate. Governments, industries, and research institutions must therefore develop cleaner extraction techniques and promote battery recycling and alternative materials.

If governments (3) ______ clear and consistent policy incentives, consumers would feel more confident about investing in electric vehicles despite their higher initial costs. Such confidence may encourage manufacturers to expand production and reduce prices. Equally important is the creation of an (4) ______ that rewards innovation without discouraging fair competition. Long-term industrial growth also depends on institutional credibility and predictable governance.

Ultimately, the success of electric mobility will be determined by society’s willingness to invest (5) ______ a comprehensive transition that balances environmental responsibility, economic practicality, and social equity.

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

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (B) provided

Window: *…If governments (3) clear and consistent policy incentives, consumers would feel more confident…*. Main clause (मुख्य उपवाक्य) में "would feel" आया है, इसलिए if-clause (शर्तवाचक उपवाक्य) में past form आना चाहिए।
Concept: second conditional (द्वितीय शर्तवाचक): If + past simple (सामान्य भूत काल), … would + V1 का pattern यहाँ लागू होता है।
✓
If governments provided clear and consistent policy incentives, consumers would feel
provide present है और 'will' के साथ जाता है; had provided third conditional (तृतीय शर्तवाचक) का हिस्सा है; will provide 'if' के बाद यहाँ सही नहीं है।
Window: *…If governments (3) clear and consistent policy incentives, consumers would feel more confident…*. The main clause has "would feel", so the if-clause needs the past form.
Concept: second conditional: If + past simple, … would + V1.
✓
If governments provided clear and consistent policy incentives, consumers would feel
provide is present and goes with 'will'; had provided belongs to the third conditional; will provide cannot follow 'if' here.

बाकी Options उत्तर क्यों नहीं हैंWhy the other options are not the answer

A'provide' मूल रूप में बहुवचन 'governments' के अनुरूप लगा। परंतु मुख्य clause में 'would feel' है, अतः if-clause (शर्तवाचक उपवाक्य) में 'provided' आएगा।'provide' looks right because it is the plain verb and plural 'governments' agrees. But with 'would feel' in the main clause, the if-clause needs the past form 'provided'.
C'had provided' परिचित conditional (शर्तवाचक) रूप है, इसलिए चुना गया। परंतु इसके साथ 'would have felt' चाहिए; 'would feel' के साथ simple past (सामान्य भूत काल) आता है।'had provided' is a familiar conditional form, so it looked correct. But with 'had provided' the result would be 'would have felt'; 'would feel' pairs with 'provided'.
D'will provide' भविष्य की संभावित शर्त के लिए उचित लगा। परंतु 'if' के बाद 'will' नहीं आता, और 'would feel' के साथ simple past (सामान्य भूत काल) चाहिए।'will provide' fits a hopeful future condition. But after 'if' the future form is not used, and the main clause 'would feel' also calls for the past form.

Source: SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level) · 19 Sep 2026 · Shift 1। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level) · 19 Sep 2026 · Shift 1. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.