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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q21

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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 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. consists.

  • The word "consists" is the most appropriate choice because it clearly describes the makeup or components of something.
  • In the passage, Freud's theory divides the human psyche into three distinct parts: the ego, the super ego, and the id.
  • The phrase "consists of" is commonly used to indicate that these are the parts that make up the whole structure.

Therefore, "consists" accurately conveys that the human psyche is composed of these three parts, as theorized by Freud.