Option C. Erudition- the word stands for deep extensive learning. The author in the line says that in the sixteenth century, many scholars with deep knowledge had modest means of living. Hence option C fits in correctly.

Option (B)

The last sentence states that nagging is a constant reminder to the child of his or her lack of self control. Option B is the closest to this view. Option A can be eliminated as the passage does not talk about the child reacting to such nagging. Nothing in the passage says the child will persist in the task. Option C is eliminated. Options D is beyond the scope of the passage.

Option D.

The fruits mentioned in the passage refer to the means of acquiring food and shelter, because they are described as the fruits for maintaining human life. The author is talking about the basic necessities to maintain human life.

Option (C)

In the whole passage, the writer has narrated the Asian American study from its non-existence to the difficulties it faces today. Without questioning on its existence or other matters, he has clearly briefed out the problems which he thinks are the root to the still not so firm existence of the Asian American studies. The author is neither recommending any methodology nor evaluating any course of action. Hence Options A and D can be eliminated. The author talks about Asian American studies but is not describing any course of study. So option B is not correct.

 Option (D)

“The last few lines “Such works ….unfamiliar material” supports this answer. The author feels that if good one-volume reference books are available, students and professors can obtain basic information . He goes on further to say that professors can then include more challenging Asian American material in introductory reading as students can acquire background information from the reference books. Hence option (D)

 Option (A)

The author has clearly stated that in the previous times, there were only a few subject materials on Asian American studies. The first line “hardly any texts in that field were available” supports option A. The author discusses about the case of Asian American studies during earlier times only in the first line making option A the obvious.

Option C.

As per the passage, a person’s performance is better in coaction than while working alone. Examples of cyclists in race and children turning wheels are given in the passage to substantiate this. Option C is in line with this idea as it states that players work harder when they exercise together than when they each exercise alone. As per options A and B,people perform better when someone oversees the work. This idea is not supported in the passage. Option D is against the passage.

Option (a) It has been stated in the passage clearly that Triplett’s experiment results confirmed his theory. Option (c) is not true as it was Triplett’s observation that cyclists raced harder against each other that led to his experiment in the first place. The author does not discuss about audience effect in the passage and option (d) is hence irrelevant.

Option C. The author is of the opinion that once people are not able to explain any strange event, their minds become uncomfortable. They, in the state of uncertainty, are open to any kind of explanations and superstitions provide easy explanations. Hence option C.

Option C. The author says “Some see an echo of America’s freewheeling approach… But that view is a delusion”. So his view is that Indian approach is not similar to American approach, making option C correct.