SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q23

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

War is mostly glorified and (1) __________ by society. The real picture of warfare is as horrific and (2) __________ as one can imagine. Often, soldiers who witness death-like experiences suffer from psychological disorders and are (3) __________ for the rest of their lives. Many war poems contrast all the sentimental myths about warfare by (4) __________ the harsh realities that soldiers face. The real trauma is seen in people who are left to (5) __________ for their loved ones after they are gone.
 

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. numbed.

In this context, "numbed" suggests that soldiers who witness traumatic events in war may experience emotional or psychological numbing as a coping mechanism.