(A) ** believes in equality
(B) dislikes slavery
(C) is mournful
(D) ** supports soldiers’ efforts
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -The narrator’s view of his expedition to the North Pole is neither socially beneficial nor is it scientifically important. It is also not a question of morality. It can be best described as absurd yet necessary to find one’s own true self. Thus option B is the correct answer.
Concept note-2: -Choice A is the best answer. Hence this sentence best supports the idea that the author assumes that, all things being equal, people would rather drive than take mass transit.
Concept note-3: -Question 2, “The narrator describes the photos by Bombay’s first great photographers…” The answer is “photograph subjects that depict everyday life on Bombay’s streets.”
Concept note-4: -Choice C is the best answer. Thus “promotes, ” as used in the passage, most nearly means advocates.