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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #2871 English1
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Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
English in India is a historical legacy. English can open our door to the world as we can interact with the people globally if we have a command on English. English is the medium which can broaden our horizons of knowledge and experience. Our viewpoint can be put forth to the foreigners and we can confidently debate our point of view. Many Indian spiritual gurus have foreign followers because with English they have expressed their ideas which have won many a foreign heart. Our culture and spirituality which earlier remained in bounds have gained an international identity.

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Option 1: "The use of English enables India to merge with the rest of the world."

Explanation: The text emphasizes that English serves as a bridge for India to connect with the global community. Phrases like 'open our door to the world' and 'interact with the people globally' highlight the main idea that English facilitates international engagement and broadens knowledge. This aligns perfectly with the option, as it captures the essence of merging with the world through the use of English.

Option 2: "The English language poses no threat to India’s regional languages."

Explanation: The text does not address the relationship between English and regional languages, nor does it suggest that English poses no threat. Therefore, this option introduces an idea that is not present in the text, making it irrelevant.

Option 3: "English in its own domains has become the main language for communication."

Explanation: While the text discusses the importance of English, it does not claim that English is the main language for communication in all domains. This option is too broad and does not reflect the specific context of how English connects India to the world.

Option 4: "English has played an important incremental role in India’s regional languages."

Explanation: The text focuses on the role of English in connecting India to the global community rather than its impact on regional languages. This option misinterprets the main point of the text, which is about global interaction rather than the influence of English on local languages.

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