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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q88

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A phobia is an irrational fear of an object, situation or living thing. While fear is (1)_______ natural response to danger, phobias often occur (2)____________ response to something unlikely to cause real harm. In some cases, a person with a (3)___________ will meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder. Someone with a specific phobia will (4)_________ intense fear and anxiety when confronted with the source of the phobia, which could include blood, heights or specific animals like dogs. Phobias are (5)______________ by significant distress and often cause a person to avoid the source of their fear or suffer from extreme anxiety when faced with it. Someone experiencing a phobia that is interfering with everyday life should consider undergoing treatment for their phobia, as outcomes for professional care are typically favourable.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. phobia.

Introduction:

Context: The blank refers to the condition that would meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific anxiety disorder. The sentence says that the word should name the condition itself, not a general threat or problem.

Analysis of the given options:

  1. Violence – Refers to physical force; unrelated to the definition of phobia.

  2. Danger – Means the possibility of harm; not the name of a disorder.

  3. Phobia – The actual condition being discussed; it perfectly fits the context.

  4. Trouble – Too vague; does not match the medical/psychological context.

Correct word: Phobia

 

Reason: The phrase “a person with a phobia” is grammatically correct, medically accurate, and matches the surrounding explanation. It directly ties back to the main topic of the passage.

Thus, option 3 is the most accurate choice.