SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 17 Jan 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

Choose the option that can be substituted for the given phrase.

Action of reviewing past events in one's life

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Retrospection.

Correct word: Retrospection
Meaning: The act of thinking about or reviewing past events in one’s life.
Example: In a moment of retrospection, he thought about all his childhood memories.

Meaning of the other words:
Introspection – Looking within oneself or examining one’s own thoughts and feelings
Meditation – A practice of calm thinking or focusing, often for relaxation or a spiritual purpose
Reflection – Can mean thinking deeply, but not always about the past specifically

Hence, the chosen option is correct.