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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 63

SSC MTS - 08 May 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q63

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The study, published today in a magazine, finds that kids (1) ______ played only individual sports, like tennis or gymnastics, tended to (2) ______ more mental health difficulties. As a researcher, Hoffmann has long been interested in how sports (3) ______ the psychological health of young people, partly because studies have (4) ______ both positive and negative associations between mental health and sports (5) ______ in children and adolescents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • In the context of the passage, "impact" is the correct choice because it refers to the effect or influence that sports have on the psychological health of young people.

  • The text examines the potential effects of various sports on mental health.

  • The term "impact" is appropriate, considering the emphasis on the influence of sports on psychological wellness.

  • The alternatives - "torment," "request," and "thrash" - are not appropriate for the context of examining the impact of sports on mental health.