SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL - 14 Nov 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
Movies, being a potent medium of storytelling, have a tremendous influence on society, determining cultural norms, public opinion, and individual opinions. Films are more than a form of entertainment; they represent and caricature social values and are a mirror to the collective consciousness of society. Movies can introduce new ideas, challenge old prejudices, and initiate serious discussions on social issues. Legendary characters and stories can touch the hearts of generations, defining fashion, vocabulary, and even ambition. The pictorial and emotional power of film provides a special kind of empathy, taking viewers into other worlds and experiences, hence understanding and expanding horizons. Still, this power has responsibilities; movies can reinforce stereotypes, help spread harmful ideologies, or offer unrealised versions of life, and all the more reason to embrace critical interaction with the narratives we watch.
How do movies challenge old prejudices according to the text?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The passage states: 'Movies can introduce new ideas, challenge old prejudices, and initiate serious discussions on social issues'. This directly supports option B as the correct answer.