Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question that follows:
In the case of the Adivasi, the future is the enemy of the past. The forces of modernization are rapidly wiping out Adivasi cultural tradition. The economic marginalization of the Adivasis is seen as a result of something inherent in their traditions and social structures, and not a consequence of historical and legal interventions issuing out of colonialism. The ignorance about social structures, world-views and cultural practices of the Adivasis is quite pervasive. We have not made even the slightest progress in the direction of understanding Adivasi art and literature in India. Most of our literary critics and art historians remain innocent about the existence of Adivasi art and literature. However, the art and literature of Adivasi communities in India have their own peculiar identity. When we look at them as strangers, our response to them is trapped in quasi-anthropological parameters. Lacking the patience and inclination to understand them on their own terms, we hurriedly conclude that these are art forms which have merely fallen out from mainstream Indian society and have remained frozen in some remote historical time.
Which of these statement(s) is/are FALSE?

• A. The author believes that modernization is responsible for the economic growth of the Adivasis.
• B. The author is of the opinion that most of us are well versed with Adivasi life and beliefs.
• C. According to the author the Adivasi tradition of art and literature has remained unchanged over time.
• D. The author suggests that we can learn about Adivasi life by going slow and understanding them from their own perspective.

Hint:

When reading passages about cultural or historical issues, pay attention to what the author emphasizes about change versus tradition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage discusses how the Adivasis are losing their cultural identity due to modernization and how the economic marginalization is linked to their traditions rather than any colonial interventions. It also mentions the ignorance around Adivasi art and literature.

Step 2: Checking the options.
- (A) The author does not attribute economic growth to modernization; rather, they suggest that modernization is wiping out the Adivasi culture. Hence, option A is FALSE.
- (B) The author points out that most people are unaware of Adivasi life and beliefs, making option B FALSE.
- (C) The author suggests that the Adivasi tradition of art and literature has remained unchanged, which is true.
- (D) The author advocates for understanding Adivasi life by looking at it from their own perspective.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The FALSE statement is (A).