Civil Services Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश) PCS Mock Test Series 2025 Verbal Reasoning Passage Based Questions
Comprehension Passage
Human emotions are like the tides of the ocean—ever-changing, unpredictable, yet governed by some deep, unseen force. These emotions shape our decisions, guide our thoughts, and influence the very fabric of our lives. Some emotions, like joy or love, surge like high tides, filling us with warmth and connection. Others, such as anger or fear, pull us into low tides, leaving us feeling distant and adrift. The nature of emotions is complex, rooted in both biology and psychology, but the experience of emotion is deeply personal. What makes emotions even more enigmatic is their ability to be both fleeting and lasting, both impulsive and reflective. We react in moments, yet carry these feelings with us for years. Just as the ocean's tides are influenced by the pull of the moon, our emotions are tugged by the forces around us—people, events, memories. And like the ocean, our emotional state is never static. Understanding this flow of emotions is key to mastering one’s life.
Which of the following best supports the comparison of emotions to the ocean?
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The ocean is deep and still, reflecting human emotions
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The moon controls both the tides and human emotions directly
3
Like the ocean, emotions can be calm one moment and stormy the next
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Emotions are unchangeable, like the tides