Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The human mind seems to have built-in _____ against original thought.

Options

A. ideas
B. interests
C. safeguards
D. prejudices

Answer

D

Explanation

prejudices (Noun) : unreasonable dislike of or preferences for a person, group, custom, etc.
Here, prejudices is the right usage.