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1.

Read the following passage below and answer the questions that follow on the basis

of what is stated / implied in that passage.

My article below was written in reply to the cover article Was Darwin Wrong? in

the national Geographic for November 2004, a question that they answered inside with avery bit No. Receipt was acknowledged, but predictable no mention was ever made of it

in the magazine itself. I would like to comment here on this omission from an

anthroposophical perspective, because it directly concerns what Owen Barfield termed

The Great Tabu a prohibition that, like it or not, is still very much alive.

As all will doubtless know, a battle royale has been and is going on, in the United

States especially, between Christian Creationism and Darwinism. This battle is actually

between two opposing and scientifically unproductive monism, a non-critical Lucifericmonism of spirit on the one hand, and an illusionary Ahrimanic monism of matter on

the other. The Luciferic monism (Creationism) is based upon a literal interpretation of theBook of Genesis, whereas its Ahrimanic counterpart is based, as my article will clearly

demonstrate, chiefly upon a kind of trick, a seriously mistaken piece of verbal logic. At

the moment there appears to be very little room for any middle ground in this conflict,

but eventually there will be recognition of these failings and anthroposophists need to beprepared for it.

There is a brave attempt being made at developing a dualist middle ground, whichgoes under the name of intelligent Design theory, but it is rooted in conventional

religious thought and as most anthroposophist will realize this is ultimately not thesolution. It is a middle ground to be sure, and we should be thankful for it, but helpfulthough this is it cannot lead to a strengthening of the science of the spirit that Rudolf

Steiner bequeathed us, and so, without being at all negative we need to make this

difference clear to ourselves and to others. A science of the spirit can only arise out of amonism, never out of a dualism, Christian or otherwise, but it must arise from a monism

of spirit that is the product of critical thought, not one that, like Creationism, is based

upon a non-critical belief in holy writ.

A monism of thought was the name that Rudolf Steiner gave to a logically sound

epistemological argument that he made in support of a genuinely critical monism of

spirit. Steiners monism of thought is simply an intellectual argument. It is not in itself aseparate kind of monism, because there are only two possible monism, one of matter and

the other of spirit, only one of which can be true (i.e. the true source of all natural

creativity) But there exist a vast number of religious and philosophical arguments thathave been made in favour of them both Steiners argument his monism of thought

is in my view, and in the view of many, the most convincing to have appeared anywhere,

thereby filling a need that monist materialism has completely failed to fill. We must not,

however, confuse an epistemological argument with a monism in itself, i.e. with the


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force that created the universe. An argument can point to the truth of a given monism and

encourage a critical approach to it, but can never replace it. A spiritual monism and an

argument concerning it are two totally different things, and we mix them up at our peril,because this leads, like Darwinism itself, to an unconscious dualism. Anthroposophy

cannot (must not) be based upon a dualism, because then it ceases to be a science of the

spirit and becomes just another religion, and a rather weird one at that which is howmost people see it today.

That with the advent of anthroposophy there now exist two opposing critical monismsis undeniable, as is the fact that ultimately only one of them can be true. However, neither

science nor religion really wants to know this, because it puts both of them in a

philosophically untenable position in contrast to anthroposophy. But this cannot be

helped; it is not a popularity contest that we are engaged in. If we are motivated by theseeming need to make anthroposophy popular, or scientifically respectable where

material monists are concerned, and are willing to gloss over the opposing monisms issue

in order to do this, then surely we are on the wrong track this is not what the future of

anthroposophy requires of us.

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The battle royale referred to in the passage is the conflict between

1.

Darwins theory of evolution and the Christian concept of creation.

2.

The Book of Genesis and Luciferic monism of thought3.

A scientifically unproductive monism and Ahnmanic monism of matter4.

None of these

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As can be inferred form the passage of question no 1

A. Dualism goes against Steiners Science of the Spirit.

B. Creationism stresses implicit faith through Holy Scriptures.

C. The Intelligent Design Theory adopts a middle path in its approach to conflicts.


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1.

A only2.

A, B and C3.

B only4.

C only

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3.

Which of the following best describes the authors views on Steiners monism ofthought ? according to the passage of question 1

1.

He finds the views convincing.

2.

He dismisses it simply as an intellectual argument at best.

3.

He feels that it is not very different from Monism of Spirit

4.

According to him it is only one aspect of philosophical argument.

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It can be reasonably inferred from the passage of question 1 that

1. Steiners Monism of thought gives another dimension to the already existing

monism of spirit.

2. It is still a debatable issue as to which monism is the real source of natural

creativity.

3. Anthroposophy has resolved the issue of two opposing monisms.

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1 and 3

2.

2 and 3

3.

1 and 2

4.

3 only

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5.

Which of the following is / are a false assumption as per the passage of question 1?

1.

The United States perpetuates arguments between creationism and Darwinism.

2.

Anthroposophist are ill prepared for any resolution to the conflict.

3.

The dualist theory has so far been the best solution towards strengthening of

Rudolf Steiners science o the spirit.

4.

All of the above

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6.

Directions : Read the following passage below and answer the questions that follow

on the basis of what is stated / implied in that passage.

Human beings differ from preceding stages and beings in at least two basic ways.

They have a capacity to imagine, and are endowed with freedom of action. Pre-human

stages of matter and life have a deterministic existence. Matter follows definite physicaland chemical laws.

The seeds of vegetation and genes of animals quite conclusively determine how that

particular species would play its role in nature. But, with humans, we cannot predict their


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behaviour with the same certainty as we can for plants and animals: We are more free to

determine our actions. In that crucial difference lies the possibility of creation or

destruction.

Human beings are the only creatures that have to learn consciously to live in harmony

with nature. No other species of plants or animals needs to do this. At best, they need topick up life-saving skills, which they do in the natural course of growing up. The know-

ledge-seeking exercise is unique to human beings. The purpose of this exercise is to bring

about a harmony within and without inside an individual and with other individuals,within a family and with society, and within human society and with the rest of nature.

There is no consensus yet on the nature of knowledge that would enable us to strike the

best possible balance within and without. Spiritualism and materialism, as two distinct

streams of thought, have guided human action so far, but both have failed in terms ofproviding a comprehensive guide to betterment of the human condition.

Some tried to combine the two but achieved little success. Now we have more strife

than harmony in human life. Although we are just one species, our lack of wisdom hasmade us divide ourselves on the basis of race, gender, culture, class, nation, religion and

caste. This artificial division is the basis of all strife and human rights violations.

But in spite of our best efforts to exaggerate external differences to differentiate on

human being from the other, some basic features unite us. We are one in recognizing

basic human values, like trust and love, which form the foundation of a happy humansociety. The basic philosophy of most religions is quite similar. Only ritual make them

appear more different than they actually are.

Is it surprising that all around the globe, there is a consensus on the basic structure of

a family, the most crucial element forming the emotional bedrock of our lives, the that we

honour similar values across nations, race, culture and region ? This happened withoutany government edict or law.

Human rights are an important area of emerging consensus. Despite the various formsof governments that rule us, we are agreed on the nature of freedom that every human

being should enjoy. This is manifested in international treaties on the rights of

marginalized communities and expression of commitment by various governments to

honour these.

In this sense we have begun to evolve into a global community. The future will see

weakening of national identities and strengthening of a single identity, that of a globalcitizen, not merely in the context of globalised economy, but other more basic ways

relating to celebration of human life and liberty.

That people around the world believe in values of truth and non-violence is evident in

the manner in which they turned out in large numbers on the streets to oppose the US

aggression in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some of the biggest protests were held inside the US.

No single organization or government was coordinating these protests.


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People joined them following the dictates of their conscience. Similarly, we are

witnessing an emerging alliance of people and peoples movements around the worldagainst the anti-people policies of the governments, international monetary agencies and

multinational corporations working with the sole motive of profit-making. Such global

protests are a recent phenomenon. People across nations feel united to uphold somehigher values of life which need to be preserved against the attack of market forces and

governments. People are coming together to fight for freedom from market exploitation,

freedom from war and conflicts, gender justice, abolition of all forms of slavery anddiscrimination, upholding of human rights of minorities and indigenous people and state

terrorism in the name of war against terror. The dream of another world might not be all

that utopian after all.

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Human beings differ from the beings of the preceding stages in that they1.

Are able to think.

2.

Have the freedom of action.3.

Live in harmony with nature.4.

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7.

The purpose of this exercise is to bring about a harmony within and without What do

within and without refer to as per the passage of question no 6?

1.

Within the individual and without nature.

2.

Within the society and without the other beings.

3.

Mans interaction with himself, with others in society and with nature.


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4.

Within the individual and without the other individuals.Mark

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8.

According to the passage of question no 6, the people around the globe believe in

1.

Culture, religion and caste.

2.

Truth and non-violence.

3.

Globalized economy.

4.

A single power.

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Which of the following titles best suits the passage of question no 6?1.

Human rights of minorities.2.

Beyond boundaries.3.

Comprehensive guide to betterment

4.

Sacred spaces

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10.

Which of the following statements is / are true in the context of the passage of

question no 6 ?


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1. Spiritualism and materialism are the two factors that have contributed to harmony

in human life.

2. Lack of wisdom has led to divisions based on gender, race, culture, etc.

3. International monetary agencies and multinational corporations work with the solemotive of developing the nation.

1.

1 and 32.

1 and 2

3.

2 and 34.

2 only

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11.

Identify the correct sentence

1.

There is no denying the fact that tattoos are becoming more popular these days.

2.

There is no denial of the fact tattoos are becoming more popular every day.

3.

There is no denying the fact that tattoos is becoming rather popular today.

4.

There is no denying the act that tattoos are becoming ever popular each day.

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A successful entrepreneur is those who organizes a business venture and assumes

the risk for it.2.

A successful entrepreneur is someone who organizes a business venture and whoassumes the risk for it.

3.

A successful entrepreneur indicates people who organize a business venture and

assumes the risk for it.

4.

A successful entrepreneur is someone who organizes a business venture and

assumes the risk for it.

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1.

Appropriate penitential policy aimed on social reintegration of the criminals isone of the most important factors while evaluating functioning of democracy in different

countries.

2.

Appropriate penitential policy aimed at social reintegration of the criminals is one

of the most important factors while evaluating functioning of democracy in differentcountries.

3.

Appropriate penitential policy aims at social reintegration of the criminals is one

of the most important factor when evaluating functioning of democracy in different

countries.

4.

Appropriate penitential policy aimed in social reintegration of the criminals is one

of the most important factors in evaluating functioning of democracy in differentcountries.

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1.

The Director of the Archeological Survey of India wants but a single good pieceof pottery for conducting the carbon dating test.

2.

The Director of the Archeological Survey of India wanted but only a whole pieceof pottery to conduct a carbon dating test.

3.

The Director of the Archeological Survey of India wanted but only one goodpiece of pottery to conduct a carbon dating test.

4.

The Director of the Archeological Survey of India wanted but one good piece ofpottery to conduct a carbon dating test.

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1.

Dan ate heartily because baked beans is one of his favorite dishes.

2.

Dan ate heartily because baked beans are one of his favorite dishes.

3.

Dan ate heartily because baked beans is one of his favorite dish.

4.

Dan ate heartily because baked beans are his favorite dishes.Review

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16.


1.

Hitler has a more distinctive personality then Mussolini.


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2.

Hitler has a more unique personality then Mussolinis.

3.

Hitlers is a more different personality than Mussolini.

4.

Hitler has a more distinctive personality than that of Mussolini.

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1.

Using yogic meditation techniques upon the basis of the genetic memory bringsone into direct consciousness of the genetic memory itself.

2.

Using yogic meditation techniques in the basis of the genetic memory brings oneinto direct consciousness of the genetic memory itself.

3.

By using yogic meditation techniques upon the basis of the genetic memory

brings one into direct consciousness of the genetic memory itself.

4.

To use yogic meditation techniques upon the basis of the genetic memory brings

one into direct consciousness of the genetic memory itself.Review

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18.


1.

It has being said that a kind word, or even just smile, can send out endless ripples

of positive energy far beyond the scope of the person who was kind.

2.

It has been said that a kind word, or even just a smile, can send out endless ripples

of positive energy far beyond the scope of the person who is kind.

3.


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It has been said that a kind word, or even just smile, can send out endless ripples

of positive energy far beyond the scope of the person who has kindness.4.

It has been said that a kind word, or just even smile, can send out endless ripplesof positive energy far beyond the scope of the person that was kind.

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Directions : In each of the following sentences, some part of the sentence or the entire

sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence you will find four ways of phrasing theunderlined part. This is a test of correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosing

answers, follow the requirements of standard written English, that is, pay attention to

grammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that expresses

most effectively what is presented in the original sentence; this answer should be clearand exact, without awkwardness, ambiguity or redundancy.

Because it takes energy to change the temperature of water than land or air, water

warms up and cools off much more slowly than either.1.

it takes much energy to change the temperature of water than2.

it takes far energy to change the temperature of water than3.

it takes far more energy to change the temperature of water than4.

it takes some energy to change the temperature of water than

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sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence you will find four ways of phrasing the

underlined part. This is a test of correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosinganswers, follow the requirements of standard written English, that is, pay attention to


most effectively what is presented in the original sentence; this answer should be clear

and exact, without awkwardness, ambiguity or redundancy.


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India decided to retaliate when Pakistan spoke its decision at the national summit to

wage a war.

1.

after having Pakistan spoke about their decision

2.

for only Pakistan spoke about their decision

3.

when Pakistan spoke about their decision and

4.

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grammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that expressesmost effectively what is presented in the original sentence; this answer should be clear


An increasing friendless US zeroed in on a prospective ally on the other side of theglobe.

1.

An increasing and friendless US has zeroed2.

An increasingly friendless US was zeroed3.

An increasingly friendless US zeroed4.

An increasingly friendless US will be zeroed

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Economics, culture and academics have lain the foundation for Indias growth.

1.

have lain the foundation with2.

should lie the foundation by

3.

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Though persecuted with Vijay who was in the helm of affairs, Priya steeled her

nerves and decided to carry on with her job.

1.


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Although persecuted by Vijay who was at

2.

Although persecuted through Vijay who at

3.

Although persecuted by Vijay who is being at

4.

Although prosecuted by Vijay on

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grammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that expressesmost effectively what is presented in the original sentence; this answer should be clear


At present, the main concem of health officials will be the immediate cleansing forthe poultry farms as bird droppings carry potent viruses.

1.

was the immediate cleansing in2.

had been the immediate cleansing of3.

is the immediate cleansing of

4.

is the immediate cleansing off

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underlined part. This is a test of correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosing



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Television pictures showed police officers removing lots heavy black plastic sacks.

1.

extracting several heavy black

2.

removing several heavy black

3.

rummaging several apparently black and heavy

4.

refurbishing more apparently heavy black

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Directions : In each of the following sentences, some part of the sentence or the entiresentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence you will find four ways of phrasing the

underlined part. This is a test of correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosing

answers, follow the requirements of standard written English, that is, pay attention togrammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that expresses



At the end of the seven-hour-long meeting the roundtable was adopted a statementwelcoming the PMs initiative.

1.

seven-hour-long meeting the roundtable is adopted a statement

2.

seven-hour-long meeting, the roundtable adopted a statement

3.

seven-hour-long meeting the roundtable have adopted a statement


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4.

seven-hour-long meeting a statement was adopted by the roundtableReview

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Fill in the blank with the correct option that fits in grammatically and logically (q no

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Nobody ______ me as my mother does.

1.

understood

2.

is understanding3.

understands

4.

is understood

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He wanted to give all his ______ unreasonable to me.

1.

money for charity, which was seemingly

2.

money to charity, which seemed3.

money for charity that seemed4.

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With the possible exception of cobra, crocodiles kill more people than ______.

1.

any other animal

2.

all other animal

3.

many of the other animals

4.

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Everyone must do what ______ best.

1.

they thought

2.

he thinks

3.

they are thinking

4.

he thought

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In the exam, the students were asked to compare the economy of post war Japan

______ Italy.1.

to that in2.

with those of3.

with that of

4.


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in that of

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32.

His facetious behaviour sometimes exasperated his colleagues. The underlined word

is closest in meaning to

1.

Authoritative

2.

autocratic

3.

devious4.

flippant

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The two friends ______ over a trifle.

1.

fell foul of each other

2.

fell head over heels

3.

fell for each other

4.

fell in line

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The publisher has ______ a new edition of the book.1.

brought about

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brought out

3.

brought forward

4.

brought forth

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Directions : select the best of the answer choices given

People who watch a lot of television have a tendency to put on a lot of weight. Mostpeople love curling up on their sofas with lot of snacks and drinks. People also enjoy

shopping for the so-called television snacks.

Which of the following statements can be deduced from the above passage?

1.

Fat people love to watch television more than others.2.

Tasty snacks go well with television watching.3.

People tend to snack more while watching television which in turn leads toobesity.

4.

Fat people cannot move and hence curl up sofas.Review

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36.

select the best of the answer choices given

China is being projected as the next world leader, the new America. China is slated

to host an industrial expo in 2010 and the Olympics in 2008. Chinese software and


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hardware industry, manufacturing, etc are doing extremely well. China has an excellent

infrastructure with six-lane roads and flyovers.

Which of the following statements if true can undermine the above argument ?

1.

A communist country can never survive the free market.

2.

The Chinese are not proficient in English which is the global language, theworlds lingua franca.

3.

China has run out of financial resources after excess spending.4.

Chinese goods are of a cheap quality.

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The English translation of Rabindranath Tagores Gora does not have the sameimpact on readers as the Bengali version does. Some of the profound phrases and words

have lost their essence in the translated version.

Which of the following statements is not a false assumption?

1.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote Gora in such a way that translation was not possible.2.

Most translations lose the original meaning and depth.3.

Bengali is not a translatable language.

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The translator has done a shoddy job.

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Water is fast becoming a scarce natural resource. The local area authorities are

providing rainwater harvesting services at a discount and insist that all new houses should

have a unit.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the above passage?

1.

People now hesitate to build their own houses.

2.

Rainwater is good for drinking purposes.3.

The local area authorities are minting money.4.

The authorities are at last waking up to the fact that alternatives should beexplored to prevent scarcity of water.

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Products sell better if endorsed by film stars or sportspersons. A survey revealed thatchildren preferred to drink Boost more than any other energy drink because of Sachin

Tendulkars presence in the ad. A lot of teenagers consumes Lays Chips because Saif Ali

Khan and Preity Zinta are seen munching away in the ad.

Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion to the above ?


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1.

Manufacturers are cheating the public.2.

Sachin Tendulkar drinks Boost daily.3.

Children and teenagers are more likely to believe ads to be true.4.

Products cannot sell without the prop lent by film stars or sportspersons.

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When Beatle mania was at its peak, it was found that teenagers and youngsters

became emotional and prone to screaming and shouting at the Beatles shows. On the

contrary, they were quite normal when watching the Beatles shows on television.

Which of the following statements is true ?

1.

The Beatles were banned for creating emotional trauma.

2.

These teens and youngsters put on an act to get into dramatics.

3.

These teens and youngsters acted that way to show that they were crazy about

music.

4.

Such was the response evoked by the Beatles.

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