GATE EC 2014 Set 3 — Question 1

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"India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity." Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?

Correct answer (C) India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects. Solution The statement "India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity" implies a variety of traditions, languages, and ways of life. Among the given options: (A) India being a union of states and territories describes its political structure, not directly its cultural diversity. (B) India's population size is a demographic fact, not directly indicative of cultural diversity. (C) India being home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects directly supports the idea of cultural and linguistic diversity, which is a key aspect of a rich heritage. (D) The Indian cricket team drawing players from over ten states is a specific fact about sports, which might indirectly reflect diversity but is not the best support for the general claim. Therefore, option (C) best supports the claim of rich heritage and cultural diversity. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects. Solution The statement "India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity" implies a variety of traditions, languages, and ways of life. Among the given options: (A) India being a union of states and territories describes its political structure, not directly its cultural diversity. (B) India's population size is a demographic fact, not directly indicative of cultural diversity. (C) India being home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects directly supports the idea of cultural and linguistic diversity, which is a key aspect of a rich heritage. (D) The Indian cricket team drawing players from over ten states is a specific fact about sports, which might indirectly reflect diversity but is not the best support for the general claim. Therefore, option (C) best supports the claim of rich heritage and cultural diversity.

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