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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q23

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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 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

 

  • The phrase "works on the basis of" means that the super ego's functioning and values are founded upon or influenced by social and cultural norms.
  • This suggests that the superego's moral standards and conscience are influenced by societal expectations and cultural upbringing.
  • The other options do not fit the context