SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level)21 Sep 2026Shift 1Reading Comprehension
Social Media and How We See the World

Social media platforms have reshaped how people perceive reality. Algorithms tailor content to individual preferences, creating echo
chambers where users mostly see what aligns with their views. This personalization limits exposure to diverse opinions and can
distort one’s understanding of events. Additionally, carefully curated posts—highlighting success, beauty, or wealth—can lead to
unrealistic comparisons and lowered self-esteem. Studies show that frequent exposure to such content may affect mental health,
especially among youth. What's more, misinformation spreads quickly, often blurring the line between fact and opinion. To counter
this, users need digital literacy and a critical mindset. Awareness of algorithmic influence helps in making more balanced judgments.
In a world where perception often shapes action, conscious media consumption is not just beneficial—it’s essential.

According to the passage, what is a major effect of social media algorithms?

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (C) They limit exposure to differing opinions

एल्गोरिदम "echo chambers" (गूँज-कक्ष) बनाते हैं और इससे "limits exposure to diverse opinions" अर्थात विविध मतों के संपर्क सीमित होते हैं। विकल्प B पैसेज की बात का ठीक विपरीत है।

Algorithms create "echo chambers" and this "limits exposure to diverse opinions". Option B is the exact opposite of what the passage says.

बाकी Options उत्तर क्यों नहीं हैंWhy the other options are not the answer

A'They increase educational content' प्लेटफ़ॉर्म का सुखद प्रभाव होने से सही प्रतीत हुआ। किंतु passage कहता है कि algorithms echo chambers बनाते हैं और विविध मतों तक पहुँच सीमित करते हैं।'They increase educational content' seemed right as a pleasant effect of platforms; but the passage says algorithms create echo chambers and limit exposure to diverse opinions.
B'They expose users to random ideas' सही प्रतीत हुआ, क्योंकि social media विविध posts दिखाता है। किंतु passage ठीक विपरीत कहता है: algorithms विविध मतों तक पहुँच सीमित करते हैं।'They expose users to random ideas' seemed right because social media shows varied posts; but the passage says the opposite: algorithms limit exposure to diverse opinions.
D'They remove advertisements' सही प्रतीत हुआ, क्योंकि algorithms तय करते हैं कि क्या दिखे। किंतु passage विज्ञापनों का उल्लेख नहीं करता, केवल echo chambers और विविध मतों की सीमित पहुँच की बात करता है।'They remove advertisements' seemed right because algorithms control what is shown; but the passage does not mention advertisements, only echo chambers and limited exposure to diverse opinions.

Source: SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level) · 21 Sep 2026 · Shift 1। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC Selection Post Phase 14 (Graduation Level) · 21 Sep 2026 · Shift 1. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.