In the following sentence, four alternatives are given for the two blanks. Choose the most appropriate alternative to complete the sentence meaningfully and grammatically.
The theoretical model proposed by the committee underscores the necessity ________ methodological flexibility while simultaneously ________ epistemic biases that often distort empirical interpretation.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) of adopting, mitigating
Concept (Necessity of + Gerund)
संज्ञा 'necessity' के साथ preposition 'of' आता है, और preposition के बाद -ing रूप (Gerund) आता है। 'While simultaneously' के बाद भी -ing रूप आने से समानांतर संरचना बनती है: 'of adopting, mitigating'। विकल्प B, C और D में 'necessity to' और infinitives प्रयुक्त हैं, जो संरचना तोड़ते हैं।
✓ सही वाक्य: ...underscores the necessity of adopting methodological flexibility while simultaneously mitigating epistemic biases...
Concept (Necessity Of + Gerund) The noun necessity takes the preposition of, and a preposition is followed by the -ing form (gerund). After 'while simultaneously', the -ing form is also used for parallelism: of adopting, mitigating.
✓ Correct sentence …underscores the necessity of adopting methodological flexibility while simultaneously mitigating epistemic biases…
Examiner's Trap Options B, C and D use 'necessity to' and infinitives, which break the parallel structure.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 15 Oct 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 15 Oct 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.