SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 13 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q86

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on the passage:

The true role of our energy is to gain personal power and operate from it at all times. Today, in many situations, people lose their personal power in relationships such as boss-subordinate, client-customer, colleague-colleague, teacher-student, husband-wife, parent-child, friend-friend, etc. Often in these relationships, someone plays the role of the oppressor while the other plays the role of the oppressed. But this is a significant weakness in the relationship, undermining people's capacity to be their authentic selves and accomplish what they want in their lives. We need personal power to hold our self-esteem and go forward to succeed in our pursuits. Human relationships often deteriorate through these power struggles, and ultimately, both, whether they are playing the role of an oppressor or the oppressed, lose their personal power. Personal power can be seen as the result of an interplay between masculine and feminine forms of power: both can coexist in men and women. Both feminine and the masculine forms of power need to be honored and expressed for a beautiful presence and creation in the world. We need a deeper understanding of the characteristics of masculine and feminine forms of power.

Relationships of different types of power among people will lead to:

Subjugation of the weak and meek

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

While the author suggests that we should strive for a balance of masculine and feminine power to succeed, the "different types of power" currently mentioned in the context of these specific relationships lead to a hierarchy rather than social diversity or an equal balance.