The contents of the passage are
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The contents of the passage are
Answer: B. Prescriptive — CONCEPTA prescriptive passage primarily tells readers what should, ought to, or must be done. A descriptive passage mainly reports what exists; an axiomatic…
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Descriptive
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Prescriptive
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Axiomatic
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Optional
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Correct answer: B
CONCEPT
A prescriptive passage primarily tells readers what should, ought to, or must be done. A descriptive passage mainly reports what exists; an axiomatic passage proceeds from accepted propositions; and optional means left to choice.
APPLICATION
The passage does more than describe twentieth-century conditions. It says that rationalism and the transcendent dimension have to be harmonised, that factual and ideal values must remain together in consciousness, and that human endeavours cannot afford to be humanistically irresponsible. These statements recommend a course or standard of action.
CONTRAST
Descriptive — the passage includes descriptions, but they support its recommendation rather than form its dominant purpose.
Prescriptive — its central movement is from present conditions to what humanity ought to integrate and practise.
Axiomatic — the passage does not merely derive conclusions from formally accepted axioms.
Optional — the passage does not present the proposed harmony or responsibility as a matter of free choice.
CROSS-CHECK AND RESULT
Imperative expressions such as “have to be harmonised” and “cannot afford to be” are direct markers of prescription. Therefore, the contents are best classified as Prescriptive.