Question

What measure was suggested by the speaker for breaking the emotional and physical distance that separated the tribals from the rest of society?

• A. Reservation of seats in the legislature for the tribals
• B. Separate electorates for the tribals
• C. Development of modern education
• D. Establishment of special department for tribals

Hint:

The passage says he did not ask for separate electorates, but he did want seats reserved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question:
We need the practical step that the speaker proposed to bring tribals closer to the rest of society.

Step 2: Find the suggestion in the passage:
The passage says he was not asking for separate electorates. He felt that reservation of seats in the legislature was needed so that tribals could represent themselves. This would also push others to hear tribal voices.

Step 3: Check option 1:
This is the measure the passage names. So option 1 is right.

Step 4: Check option 2:
The passage says directly that he was not asking for separate electorates. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 5: Check option 3:
Modern education is not suggested in the passage. So option 3 is wrong.

Step 6: Check option 4:
A special department is not mentioned anywhere in the passage. So option 4 is wrong.

Final Answer:
The speaker suggested reservation of seats in the legislature for tribals. This is option 1. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 1}} \]