PSAT Reading Question 295: Answer and Explanation

Question: 295

Based on the passage, which choice most closely describes Nehru's perspective on opportunity?

• A. Once freedom is achieved, there is no need to work for greater economic opportunity.
• B. Opportunities for personal prosperity must be balanced with opportunities for national prosperity.
• C. A responsible government works to bring about equal opportunity for all its people.
• D. Equal economic opportunity is not as essential as religious equality.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

The question asks for Nehru's perspective on opportunity. Since there is no line reference, use lead words and the order of the questions to find the window. The answer to Q31 came from lines 21–23, so the window for Q32 is most likely after those lines. Scan the passage beginning with line 24, looking for the lead word opportunity. Lines 24–26 state, The service of India…means the ending of…inequality of opportunity. Nehru is speaking to the members of the Indian Parliament, so this statement indicates that he believes the government should support equal opportunity for India's people. Eliminate answers that don't match the prediction. Eliminate (A) because it contradicts the prediction, saying that there is no need to work for greater opportunity. Eliminate (B) because Nehru does not discuss balancing opportunities for personal prosperity with opportunities for national prosperity. Keep (C) because it matches the prediction. Eliminate (D) because Nehru does not contrast the importance of economic opportunity and religious equality. The correct answer is (C).