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Question

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. 

A perception without objective reality 

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2017 (Tier 1) Previous Year Paper (16-Aug-2017) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is Hallucination

A perception that occurs without any external stimulus — entirely produced by the mind — is called a Hallucination.

An Illusion differs because it involves a misinterpretation of a real external stimulus (e.g., a mirage), so it does have objective reality behind it. Cynicism (distrustful attitude) and Optimism (hopefulness) are mindsets, not sensory experiences. Hence, the answer is Hallucination.

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