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Set 5: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The partition of India in 1947 was intended to create two independent nations, India and Pakistan, to resolve religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. Text 2 The partition resulted in one of the largest mass migrations in history, accompanied by horrific violence. Millions were displaced and hundreds of thousands killed, leaving a legacy of bitterness that fuels conflict to this day.

How does the outcome described in Text 2 relate to the intention described in Text 1?

A. The attempt to resolve tension (intention) paradoxically caused catastrophic violence and long-term conflict (outcome).✓ Correct
B. It was a peaceful transition.
C. It solved all religious problems.
D. No one moved.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Intention = Resolve tension. Text 2: Outcome = Mass violence/Legacy of conflict. Relation: Paradox/Backfire.

Key Evidence:

• "horrific violence"

• "fuels conflict to this day"

Why others are wrong: B (Horrific violence.), C (Fuels conflict.), D (Mass migration.).

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