Multiple choice

What is the reason that an outreach program is conducted by the National School of Drama?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question. 

As the National School of Drama is able to admit only twenty students per year from across India, the School also runs an Extension Program, which works as an outreach program seeking to reach out to theatre enthusiasts across regions and languages by conducting theatre workshops of various kinds. This outreach program conducts short-term teaching and training workshops that deal with a whole range of subjects related to and with theatre. Subjects such as acting, movement, light, make-up, theatre history and literature among others, have been taught at such workshops. With about 55 events per year, they have led to a major revival of theatre activity in the regions. Over the last few months various workshops have been held under the auspices of the Extension Program of the National School of Drama.

  1. There are many theatre enthusiasts.

  2. There are only a minimum number of seats available in it.

  3. It conducts short workshops on essential skills required in theatre.

  4. It has led to revival of theatre in the regions.

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Explanation

This is the correct answer the passage begins with the adverb ‘as’, which indicates the reason. Thus, the reason for the outreach program is that the National School of Drama is able to admit only twenty students per year from across India. Thus, the outreach program was initiated.

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