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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 82

Read the statement and select a conclusion out of the given alternatives. Statement: Movies convince viewers that the likelihood of their becoming the victim of a violent crime is extremely high; at the same time by their very nature, movies persuade viewers to passively accept whatever happens to them.

  1. Movies viewing promotes criminal behavior.

  2. Movies viewers are most likely to be victimized than others.

  3. People should not watch movies.

  4. Movies promotes a feeling of helpless vulnerability in viewers.

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Answer: (D) Movies promotes a feeling of helpless vulnerability in viewers.

Explanation

Movies make viewers feel that violent crime against them is very likely, while also teaching them to passively accept whatever happens. Together these create a sense of helpless vulnerability. The passage doesn't claim movies cause crime or that viewers are really victimised more.