PSAT Reading Question 293: Answer and Explanation

Question: 293

Nehru implies that for India to succeed, the members of Parliament must

• A. accept what fate may have in store for the country.
• B. celebrate both India's past and future steps toward success.
• C. work continually to fulfill their obligations to India's people.
• D. encourage the common people to keep their promises to each other.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

The question asks what Nehru suggests that the members of Parliament must do to help India succeed. Notice that this is the first question in a paired set, so it can be done in tandem with Q31. Look at the answers for Q31 first. The lines for (31A) do not mention anything that members of Parliament must do. These lines do not address Q30, so eliminate (31A). The lines for (31B) say, That future is not one of ease or resting but of incessant striving so that we may fulfill the pledges we have so often taken and the one we shall take today. Nehru's speech is directed to the members of India's Parliament, and in this sentence, he tells them that they must work hard to fulfill the promises they have made. Check the answers for Q30 to see whether any of the answers are supported by these lines. This information supports (30C), so draw a line connecting (31B) with (30C). The lines for (31C) do not mention anything that members of Parliament must do. These lines do not address Q30, so eliminate (31C). The lines for (31D) say that India promises to cooperate with the peoples of the world to support peace, freedom and democracy. This information does not support any of the answers to Q30: although (30D) mentions keeping promises, they are promises that the common people have made to each other, which does not match the lines for (31D). Eliminate (30D). Without any support in the answers from Q31, (30A), (30B), and (30D) can be eliminated. The correct answers are (30C) and (31B).