Question

Which of the following is the main reason for opening up of new opportunities for the people of North-East?

• A. Urbanization
• B. Sanskritization
• C. Western education
• D. Modernization
• A. Politics
• B. Education
• C. Cultural change
• D. Social change
• A. Sanskritization
• B. Westernization
• C. Assimilation
• D. Upward Mobility
• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Vijaylakshmi Pandit
• C. British Missionaries
• D. Naga leaders
• A. Use of English language
• B. Missionary help
• C. Naga leaders
• D. Working together in British administration

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage highlights how education, particularly Western education, played a significant role in opening up new opportunities for people in the North-East. The grandfather's belief that education was the key to advancing in life, and the emphasis on English as a medium of communication, reflect how Western education provided avenues for upward mobility, cultural communication, and access to broader opportunities, including roles in administration and representation on the global stage.

Let's review the options:

1. Urbanization - While urbanization may have contributed to the availability of educational opportunities, it is not the main focus of the passage. The emphasis is more on education as a means for social mobility.

2. Western education - This is the correct answer. The passage clearly indicates that Western education opened up new opportunities, especially through learning English, which enabled communication across different tribes and with the wider world.

3. Sanskritization - This is incorrect. Sanskritization refers to the process by which lower castes adopt practices and rituals of higher castes in Hindu society, and is not discussed in the passage.

4. Modernization - While modernization could be linked to education, the passage specifically mentions Western education as the key factor in opening up opportunities.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 2: Western education.

Answer 2

According to the passage, education is highlighted as the gateway to upward mobility. The grandfather believes that education is the key to getting ahead in life, and both the mother and father of the narrator were able to pursue Western education, which allowed them to communicate with the world and progress in society.

Let's review the options:

1. Politics - While politics may play a role in social mobility, the passage does not focus on politics as the primary means for upward mobility.

2. Education - This is the correct answer. The passage specifically emphasizes that education, particularly Western education and learning English, opened up new opportunities for upward mobility for the people of the North-East.

3. Social change - While social change can facilitate mobility, the passage does not explicitly mention it as the gateway to upward mobility.

4. Cultural change - Similarly, cultural change is not explicitly discussed as the key to upward mobility in the passage.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 2: Education.

Answer 3

The process through which individuals move from their existing status to an improved status is called Upward Mobility. This refers to a change in social or economic status, typically associated with improving one's position in society, whether through education, career advancement, or other means.

Let's review the options:

1. Sanskritization - Sanskritization refers to a process where lower castes adopt the customs and practices of higher castes to improve their social status. While it involves status change, it is not the general process of moving to an improved status, which is broader.

2. Westernization - Westernization refers to the adoption of Western culture, values, and practices. While it can contribute to upward mobility, it is not the specific term for the process of moving to an improved social status.

3. Assimilation - Assimilation refers to the process through which individuals or groups from one culture gradually adopt the practices of another. It doesn't specifically relate to the movement to an improved status.

4. Upward Mobility - This is the correct answer. Upward mobility refers to the movement of individuals from a lower social or economic status to a higher one, which is exactly what the question describes.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 4: Upward Mobility.

Answer 4

The correct answer is Vijaylakshmi Pandit. She was an important figure in India's diplomatic history and was the first woman to represent India at the United Nations (UN). She played a significant role in India's foreign policy and served as India's ambassador to the UN.

Let's review the options:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, played a crucial role in Indian diplomacy, but he did not personally represent India at the UN in the context referred to in the question.

2. Vijaylakshmi Pandit - This is the correct answer. Vijaylakshmi Pandit was India's representative to the United Nations and made significant contributions to India's foreign relations.

3. British Missionaries - This is incorrect. British missionaries did not represent India at the UN. The representation at the UN was a role taken by Indian diplomats and leaders.

4. Indian Officials - While Indian officials represented India at the UN, the question specifically refers to Vijaylakshmi Pandit as the notable individual who represented India.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 2: Vijaylakshmi Pandit.

Answer 5

The improved communication among the different factions of the Naga tribes, as mentioned in the passage, is primarily attributed to the use of the English language. The passage notes that in a region where tribes spoke completely different languages, English served as a medium through which they could communicate with each other and with the outside world, thereby fostering better communication among them.

Let's review the options:

1. Use of English language - This is the correct answer. The use of English helped different Naga tribes, who spoke different languages, communicate effectively with each other and the world, leading to improved communication.

2. Strong leaders - While strong leaders may have played a role in uniting the tribes, the passage specifically highlights the use of English as the primary means of communication.

3. Naga leaders - The passage does mention the role of educated individuals, but it specifically points out English as the medium of communication, not just the role of leaders.

4. Working together in British administration - While the British administration might have contributed to some extent, the passage emphasizes English as the key factor for communication, rather than the collaboration in administration.

Thus, the correct answer is Option 1: Use of English language.