UPSC Prelims 2011·CSAT·Reading Comprehension·Passage Comprehension

Passage-2 The concept of 'creative society' refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active. This is most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights. The upsurge of the peasants and tribals, the movements for regional autonomy and self-determination, the environmental movements, and the women's movements in the developing countries are signs of emergence of creative society in contemporary times. The forms of social movements and their intensity may vary from country to country and place to place within a country. But the very presence of movements for social transformation in various spheres of a society indicates the emergence of a creative society in a country. What does the author imply by "creative society"? 1. A society where diverse art forms and literary writings seek incentive. 2. A society where social inequalities are accepted as the norm. 3. A society where a large number of contradictions are recognised. 4. A society where the exploited and the oppressed groups grow conscious of their human rights and upliftment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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  1. A1, 2 and 3
  2. B4 only
  3. C3 and 4Correct
  4. D2 and 4

Explanation

The author implies a "creative society" is one undergoing significant social change due to underlying tensions. Statement 1: The passage defines 'creative society' in terms of social contradictions and movements, not artistic or literary creativity. This is incorrect. Statement 2: The passage states that oppressed groups "demand their rights" and engage in "movements for social transformation," indicating that social inequalities are being challenged, not accepted. This is incorrect. Statement 3: The first sentence explicitly states that a 'creative society' is where "a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active." This means these contradictions are recognized and acted upon. This is correct. Statement 4: The passage explains that this is "most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights." This directly implies these groups are conscious of their rights and seek upliftment. This is correct. Therefore, both 3 and 4 are implied by the passage.
Reading Comprehension: Passage-2 The concept of 'creative society' refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of pot

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