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A. Trivial pursuits, marketed by the Congress, is a game imported from Italy.
B. The idea is to create an imaginary savior in times of crisis so that the party doesn't fall flat on its collective face.
C. Closest contenders are Mani Shankar Aiyar, Who still hears his master's voice, and V, Geoge, who is frustrated by the fact that his political future remains Sonia and yet so far.
D. The current champion is Arjun Singh for whom all roads lead to Rome, or in this case, 10 Janpath.

(CAT 1997)

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Solution

The correct option is A ABDC
Option (a)

(A) Explains the subject of passage as trivial pursuits. (B) Elaborates it. (D) States 'ARJUN' as

Current champion. (C) States other contenders

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