Question

It is obvious from the passage that the art of a paper-making in Japan _____.

• A. was such a trivial work.
• B. has disappeared owing to industrialization.
• C. was of no economic value at all in the past.
• D. was only practiced by the peasants in the country.
• E. has a long history.

Answer 1

The correct option is E has a long history.

Option E is correct as it clearly points out that the art of paper-making in Japan has a long history.

Supporting Statement: Like so many other materials in Japan, paper too has come in for many hundreds of years of artistic consideration.

The other options are incorrect as they do not provide the appropriate information.