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.

What psychological impact may result from curated social media content?

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (C) Unrealistic comparisons and lower self-esteem

पैसेज कहता है कि क्यूरेटेड पोस्ट "can lead to unrealistic comparisons and lowered self-esteem" अर्थात अवास्तविक तुलनाओं और आत्म-सम्मान में गिरावट का कारण बन सकती हैं। अधिक आत्मविश्वास इसके ठीक विपरीत है।

The passage says curated posts "can lead to unrealistic comparisons and lowered self-esteem". Higher confidence is the reverse of this.

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

A'Improved academic performance' ऑनलाइन content का संभावित प्रभाव होने से सही प्रतीत हुआ। किंतु passage अवास्तविक तुलना और घटते आत्मसम्मान की बात करता है, शैक्षणिक परिणाम की नहीं।'Improved academic performance' seemed right as a possible effect of online content; but the passage names unrealistic comparisons and lowered self-esteem, not academic results.
B'Higher confidence in decisions' सही प्रतीत हुआ, क्योंकि चुने हुए posts प्रेरक लग सकते हैं। किंतु passage घटे हुए आत्मसम्मान की बात करता है, जो बढ़े आत्मविश्वास का विपरीत है।'Higher confidence in decisions' seemed right because curated posts can look inspiring; but the passage says lowered self-esteem, which is the reverse of higher confidence.
D'Reduced memory retention' सही प्रतीत हुआ, क्योंकि screens को स्मृति-ह्रास का दोषी माना जाता है। किंतु passage यह नहीं कहता, और अवास्तविक तुलना व घटे आत्मसम्मान की बात करता है।'Reduced memory retention' seemed right because screens are blamed for memory loss; but the passage does not say it, and names unrealistic comparisons and lowered self-esteem.

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.