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APSC CCE 2022 · Question 171 of 176

MUM effect means

General Mental Ability

  1. Aa tendency to remain silent in company of people
  2. Ba reluctance to reveal negative informationCorrect
  3. Ca fear of public speaking
  4. Da tendency to prevent other people from speaking

Answer: B. a reluctance to reveal negative information

Explanation

The MUM effect is the reluctance to reveal negative information (keeping 'mum' about bad news).

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-II, official Series-D key

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