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Question
In “Orphans Give Indian Couple Will to Live,” the Paramesvarans are offended by the term orphans because
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Responses
they feel they are now the parents to these children.
they feel they are now the parents to these children.
the government will not let the children be adopted by them.
the government will not let the children be adopted by them.
Mr. Paramesvaran grew up without a father and knows how difficult it was.
Mr. Paramesvaran grew up without a father and knows how difficult it was.
they think the natural parents of the children will be found alive some day.
they feel they are now the parents to these children.
To determine the correct answer to the question, we need to analyze the information provided in the given text, "Orphans Give Indian Couple Will to Live."
Based on the information given, we can eliminate options (2) and (4) because there is no mention of the government's involvement or the expectation that the natural parents will be found alive.
The text does mention that the Paramesvarans have become parents to these children, as stated in option (1). This sentiment is supported by the fact that they are portrayed as caring for the children and being emotionally invested in their well-being.
However, the most convincing reason for their offense towards the term "orphans" is explained in option (3). It states that Mr. Paramesvaran grew up without a father and knows how difficult it was. This personal experience could explain why they take offense to the term and see themselves as the parents to these children, as indicated by option (1).
Therefore, the correct answer is option (3) - they feel they are now the parents to these children because Mr. Paramesvaran grew up without a father and knows how difficult it was.
To find the correct answer, it is important to carefully read and analyze the given text, paying attention to the details and context provided.