SSC MTS & Havaldar 2016 · Question 47 of 162

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The thoughts, behavior and tastes of fashion, music, television and other ______ of life of the masses are often seen having a ______ impact on the living of the society. We tend to get influenced by the lifestyles of our peer group. The changing ways of life of our peers often ______ us to change our ways of looking at life and leading it. It's a human tendency to do what the crowd does. Few have the courage to resist the peer pressure and be their own selves rather than being one among the lot. Peer pressure is bound to affect most of us, both, positively and ______. The distinction between positive and negative peer pressure lies in a thoughtful analysis of the views of the masses. Following your peers ______ leaves a negative impact on your life while an analytical approach of looking at peer behavior can act positively. Let us look at the positive and negative effects of peer pressure. peers often ______ us to change

1. Areduce
2. Bconverse
3. CforceCorrect
4. Drelates