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"India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity." Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?
- India is a union of 28 states and 7 union territories.
- India has a population of over 1.1 billion.
- India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects.
- The Indian cricket team draws players from over ten states.
Correct answer: India is home to 22 official languages and thousands of dialects.
Solution
The claim is about rich heritage and cultural diversity, so the strongest supporting fact should indicate diversity in language and culture. Having many official languages and dialects directly supports that idea better than the other options.
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