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CAT 2023 Slot 1 VARC Question 23

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Verbal Ability · Parasummary · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2023 Slot 1VARCVerbal Ability • ParasummaryModerate
The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.
Colonialism is not a modern phenomenon. World history is full of examples of one society gradually expanding by incorporating adjacent territory and settling its people on newly conquered territory. In the sixteenth century, colonialism changed decisively because of technological developments in navigation that began to connect more remote parts of the world. The modern European colonial project emerged when it became possible to move large numbers of people across the ocean and to maintain political control in spite of geographical dispersion. The term colonialism is used to describe the process of European settlement, violent dispossession and political domination over the rest of the world, including the Americas, Australia, and parts of Africa and Asia.
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Answer and solution

Answer: D) Technological advancements in navigation in the 16th century, transformed colonialism, enabling Europeans to establish settlements and exert political dominance over distant regions.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
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Passage Context & Central Idea: The passage explains that colonialism is an ancient practice, but it underwent a significant transformation in the 16th century due to advancements in navigation technology. This allowed Europeans to expand their territories, establish settlements, and maintain political control over distant regions.
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Question Stem Analysis: The question requires identifying the option that best summarizes the passage's main idea, focusing on the transformation of colonialism in the 16th century due to navigation advancements.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option A: Incorrect because it inaccurately states that colonialism was conceptualized in the 16th century, ignoring its historical roots.
Option B: Incorrect as it specifically mentions the British, which is not the focus of the passage, and uses "surged" instead of the more accurate "transformed."
Option C: Incorrect because it implies a direct cause-and-effect relationship not explicitly stated in the passage.
Option D: Correct as it accurately captures the transformation of colonialism due to navigation advancements and the subsequent establishment of settlements and political dominance.
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Final Answer Confirmation: The correct answer is D because it aligns perfectly with the passage's content and accurately summarizes the key points.
Correct Answer: D

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