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They are being gradually transformed into a cultural reality. Thus, just as one goes to the theater for plays and other performing arts; the mosque, the church or the shrine for worship; the library for the printed words, today to the museum one goes to see evidence of man's material outfit. For, no other institution or place so readily comes to mind as museums do when evidence of material culture is sought. Herein lies the importance of museums as cultural institutions and an agency for transmitting culture.
Which of the following statements in respect of museums are true as per the text?
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Option 1: "Museums are showpieces of a culture’s achievements."
Explanation: The text states that museums are recognized as the best-equipped institutions for the presentation and preservation of cultural objects, which implies that they showcase a culture's achievements. This aligns with the idea of museums being showpieces of cultural accomplishments.
Option 2: "Museums like libraries are less visited today than they were in the past."
Explanation: The text does not provide any information about the visitation rates of museums or libraries, making this statement unsupported. Therefore, it cannot be considered true.
Option 3: "A museum is an agency for transmitting cultural heritage."
Explanation: The text explicitly mentions that museums serve as an agency for transmitting culture, which directly supports this statement. This highlights the role of museums in preserving and sharing cultural heritage.
Option 4: "Museums are agents of change."
Explanation: While the text discusses the transformation of museums into cultural realities, it does not explicitly state that they are agents of change. This makes the statement too broad and unsupported by the text.
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