Question

The statement “Some words are highly inflammable”:

• A. captures the essence of the passage.
• B. is a linguistic embellishment to the passage.
• C. is an irrelevant exaggeration used in the passage.
• D. is an unsubstantiated dogmatic assertion.
• E. is a contradictory statement in the passage.
• A. categorized as an ideological conflict between two ideas.
• B. termed as a conflict between two generations – the younger versus the older generation.
• C. an attempt to preserve the core principles.
• D. seen as an attempt of people at the margin to occupy centre-stage.
• J. seen as preserving the social identity of purists.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the passage.
The author begins with “Some words are highly inflammable” and uses the example of “fusion music.” The phrase alone divides people into opposing camps, some claiming it ruins purity, others praising its openness.
Step 2: Assess the role of the phrase.
It introduces the central theme — that certain words/phrases ignite intense reactions. Far from being exaggeration, contradiction, or mere flourish, it concisely encapsulates the idea.
Step 3: Eliminate options.
(B) embellishment → underplays the centrality. ✗
(C) exaggeration → wrong, it is exactly the key point. ✗
(D) dogmatic → no, it is contextually explained. ✗
(E) contradictory → nothing contradictory here. ✗
Step 4: Conclude.
Hence, it best captures the essence. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A)}} \]

Answer 2

Step 1: Recall who the “purists” are.
A purist is someone who insists on strict adherence to traditional forms, rules, or principles — especially in language, art, or style.
Step 2: Apply this to the context.
In the passage, the purists resist “fusion music,” insisting it violates purity and borders of music. Their opposition is not generational but ideological: defending what they see as the original, uncorrupted essence.
Step 3: Eliminate options.
(A) general ideological conflict → true, but less precise.
(B) younger vs older → not mentioned. ✗
(C) preserving core principles → exactly describes purists’ stance. ✓
(D) marginal groups → irrelevant. ✗
(E) social identity → too sociological, not musical. ✗
Step 4: Conclude.
Therefore, the purists’ war is about preserving fundamental principles. \[ \boxed{\text{Option (C)}} \]