GATE ME 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 claim is about 'rich heritage and cultural diversity'. Option (C) mentions 22 official languages and thousands of dialects, which is a direct indicator of cultural diversity. Options (A), (B), and (D) describe political structure, population size, and regional representation in sports, which do not support the specific claim of cultural diversity as strongly as (C). 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 claim is about 'rich heritage and cultural diversity'. Option (C) mentions 22 official languages and thousands of dialects, which is a direct indicator of cultural diversity. Options (A), (B), and (D) describe political structure, population size, and regional representation in sports, which do not support the specific claim of cultural diversity as strongly as (C).

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