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Read the given passage and answer the questions.
“Jatra” is a musical folk theatre art form, popular in Bengali speaking areas of the Indian sub-continent including Bangladesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Assam and Bihar. The word “jatra” means journey. While the original themes of “jatra” were largely religious, by the end of the 19th century, it began to include moral and later, even secular themes. The survival of this folk art form has been credited to its adaptability to changing social contexts.
Which of the following is indicated in the given paragraph ?

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Check each statement against the passage; only the one about its popularity in India and Bangladesh is directly stated.
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  • “Jatra” refers to the journey of all folk-theatre forms in Bengal
  • “Jatra” came into existence in the 19th century
  • “Jatra” is popular in parts of India and Bangladesh
  • “Jatra” was performed originally in religious buildings only
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Check each option against the passage.
(1) The word “jatra” means journey, but the passage does not say it refers to the journey of all folk theatre forms.
(2) By the end of the 19th century jatra began to include moral and secular themes; this does not say that it began in the 19th century.
(3) The passage says jatra is popular in the Bengali speaking areas of the Indian sub-continent including Bangladesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Assam and Bihar, so it is popular in parts of India and Bangladesh. This is stated.
(4) The passage says the themes were religious, not that it was performed only in religious buildings.
Answer: (3) “Jatra” is popular in parts of India and Bangladesh
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