Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen…
2016
Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation’s diversity, nothing else is.
Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above sentences?
- A.
India is a country of exactly seventeen languages.
- B.
Linguistic pluralism is the only indicator of a nation’s diversity.
- C.
Indian currency notes have sufficient space for all the Indian languages.
- D.
Linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of India’s diversity.
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Correct answer: D
Correct inference: Linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of India’s diversity.
Explanation: The fact that denominations appear in at least seventeen languages on currency notes shows linguistic pluralism. The sentence "If this is not an indication of the nation’s diversity, nothing else is" emphasizes that this is a very convincing sign. Therefore it is logical to infer that linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of diversity.
Why the statement that India has exactly seventeen languages is wrong: "At least seventeen languages" on the notes does not imply the country has exactly seventeen languages.
Why the statement that linguistic pluralism is the only indicator is wrong: The passage calls this a strong indication, not the exclusive proof that no other indicators exist.
Why the statement about sufficient space for all Indian languages is wrong: Nothing in the passage addresses the physical space on notes or claims that every Indian language is represented.
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