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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
The causes of bipolar disorder aren't completely understood, but it often (1) _________ to be hereditary. The first manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder usually (2) ___________ in the teenage years or early adulthood. The symptoms can be subtle and confusing; many people with bipolar disorder are overlooked or misdiagnosed resulting in unnecessary (3) ___________. Since bipolar disorder tends to worsen without treatment, it's important to learn (4) ______________ the symptoms look like. Recognizing the problem is the first step to feeling better and getting your life back on (5) __________

Select the most appropriate option for blank(3)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. suffering

  • Suffering is a suitable option.
  • Suffering is used to describe the sense of physical or mental suffering.
  • Being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder could lead to unnecessary pain or hardship.
  • Compared to other options:
    • Chaos: The term chaos describes a condition of disorder or confusion, which is inappropriate given the context of the misdiagnosed condition.
    • Blunder: It denotes a mistake which does not fit in the given context.
    • Caressing: It is an act of care that has nothing to do with the given situation.