Question

Which reasons does the author include to support the claim in this passage? Select two options.

People are still living in poverty and inequality in India.
The assembly is now responsible for serving the people.
Millions of people are suffering and are in need of help.
India’s future will be one of resting and enjoying freedom.
India should look to its past to create the new government.

Answer 1

The reasons provided to support the claim include the stark contrast between India's wealthy urban elites and poor rural villagers, and the lingering effects of the caste system that contribute to social inequality. Additionally, economic and technological growth has not uniformly reached all parts of society.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author presents two reasons that support the claim that there are still disparities and issues in India that need attention:

• The contrast between the wealthy urban elites and the poor rural villagers, where despite India's economic growth, a large segment of the population lives in poverty, with many moving to cities and ending up living in slums and working for very little pay.
• The persistence of social relevance of India’s now-defunct caste system, where the lower castes continue to suffer from extreme poverty and social exclusion, indicating that historical inequalities still affect the current socio-economic landscape.

In addition to these reasons, the text also highlights that the economic expansion and technological advancements have not equally benefited all segments of Indian society, which is an implicit support of the claim that inequality persists.

Answer 2

A. People are still living in poverty and inequality in India.

C. Millions of people are suffering and are in need of help.