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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #2876 MCS-R2
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It is generally believed that the Second World War began on September 1, 1939, with the invasion of Poland by Germany. Some historians link it to the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War on July 7, 1937. According to AJP Taylor, two wars were fought simultaneously; the Sino-Japanese War in East Asia and a Second European War in Europe and her colonies. These two wars merged in 1941 resulting in a single global armed conflict that continued till 1945. There is not a single universally agreed upon date of the end of the Second World War either. It is believed that the conflict ended with the armistice of August 14, 1945, popularly known as the Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), a few days before the formal surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945. According to some European Historians, it ended as early as on May 8, 1945, known as the Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).

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Option 4: "To discuss the varying views about the start and end of World War II"

Explanation: The text effectively discusses multiple perspectives on both the beginning and end of World War II, highlighting the lack of consensus among historians, which aligns perfectly with this option.

Option 1: "To throw light on the views of AJP Taylor about the beginning of World War II"

Explanation: While AJP Taylor's views are mentioned, the text does not focus solely on his perspective. Instead, it presents a broader discussion about the start and end of World War II, making this option too narrow.

Option 2: "To highlight the generally held view about the start and end of World War II"

Explanation: This option suggests a singular, universally accepted view, which contradicts the text's emphasis on varying perspectives regarding the start and end dates of World War II.

Option 3: "To prove that World War II did not end on a particular day throughout the world"

Explanation: The text does not aim to prove a lack of a specific end date; rather, it discusses the differing opinions on when the war ended, making this option misleading.

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