Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following passage/information and answer the question that follows:

Till the late 80’s, the whole trading for the world was based on the commodity trading. Although intellectuals’ rights, like patents, had some commercial value, it was generally felt that only tangible things had commercial value. It is one of the permanent gains of information revolution that we have been rid of such prejudices.

It can be inferred from the passage that information revolution of the 80’s has had which of the following effects?

  1. It de-emphasised the notion of ‘physicality’ as evaluative criterion for fixing commercial value.

  2. It reinforced the traditional way of looking at and judging great art.

  3. It permitted market analysts to appreciate the changes in the market.

  4. It allowed market analysts to understand the evolution and nature of trading.

  5. It brought the role of the intellectuals to the forefront.

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Explanation

Quite obviously, the answer here is (1).