SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

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 concept of motivation focuses on explaining what ‘moves’ behaviour. In fact, the term (1)________ is derived from the Latin word ‘movere’, referring to the movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of (2)________ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making (3)________ about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need for (4)________. Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the (5)________ of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation.

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 motivation.

  • "Motivation" is the most suitable option to fill in blank number 1 because it introduces the central concept of the passage, which is the explanation of behaviour through motivation.
  • It discusses how motives influence behaviour and decision-making.