SAT (QAS April 2017) Reading Question 9

An explanation and analysis for Question 9 of the Reading Section for SAT Test #9 (QAS April 2017). Here's a written explanation as well:

"Answer Choice C is the correct answer because Lines 54-57 say “This was half a token gesture towards modesty, and half towards the new, “modern” India — Nehru’s secular India, free of ritual and religion.” These Lines most clearly tell us that there’s a new India, free of some of the older traditions, and that India has experienced social change. Answer Choice A is incorrect because these Lines only tell us how the old lady reacted to the gifts, not about broad social change in India. Answer Choice B is incorrect because these Lines only show the son and daughter-in-law stooping to touch Chhotomama’s feet, but don’t tell us anything directly about social change in India. Answer Choice D is incorrect because these Lines tell us about Sandeep’s view on the difference between poverty and austerity, and not about any broad social change in India."

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