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Question 11.

Which one of the following comes closest in meaning to the author’s understanding of topophilia?

A
Scientists have found that most creatures, including humans, are either born with or cultivate a strong sense of topography.
B
The tendency of many cultures to represent their land as “motherland” or “fatherland” may be seen as an expression of their topophilia
C
Nomadic societies are known to have the least affinity for the lands through which they traverse because they tend to be topophobic.
D
The French are not overly patriotic, but they will refuse to use English as far as possible, even when they know it well.
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Option A: The entire passage deals with "TOPOPHILIA" and "TOPOGRAPHY" is unrelated. Also, the author says that we experience topophilia in three forms and that we are not born with it.

Option C: An illustration of topophobia doesn't represent the author's view on topophilia

Option D: The option speaks about glossophilia(Love of language) and is unrelated to topophilia

Option B: "Topophilia connotes a positive relationship, but it often is useful to explore the darker affiliations between people and place. Patriotism, literally meaning the love of one’s terra patria or homeland". Despite a negative tone, the author says that one form of topophilia is patriotism. Even though not wholesome, it comes "closest" to the author's understanding of topophilia among the given options. Hence B is correct.

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