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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q24

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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.

The structure of human psyche, as postulated by Sigmund Freud, (1)______of the ego, the super ego, and the id. The ego forms the part of our conscious mind which we work with and are most (2)______ of. The super ego forms our conscience in the form of the unconscious and works on the (3)______ of social and cultural influences. The id represents our subconscious which contains all (4) _______ thoughts, desires, and dreams. Dreams work as a free pathway into the subconscious, which is an inaccessible zone in general. It can also contain (5) _______ scenes or images that apparently have no relation to anything related to the person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. repressed.

  • The word "repressed" refers to thoughts, desires, or feelings that are pushed out of conscious awareness because they are considered unacceptable or distressing.

  • In the context of Freud's theory, the id houses these unconscious and repressed elements, which are not readily accessible to our conscious mind but can influence behavior.

  • The other options do not fit the context