SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 4 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q86

What does the fox symbolize in Ted Hughes' poem The Thought Fox?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The passage explicitly states, "The fox in this poem represents the poet's imaginative powers" and "The poetic inspiration in the poem, which is represented by Fox, appears in the poem part by part". This directly aligns with option B, describing the gradual emergence of creative inspiration.