Q1. Which of the following statements are not true with respect to the passage? (a) With creative thinking, one generates as many alternative approaches as one can. (b) Exclusive thinking leads us to the important pieces of the puzzle. (c) Inclusive thinking makes one look for different ways to look at the problem. (d) Exclusive thinking makes us broaden our attention and look at the problem. (e) Creativity and an inclusive approach go hand in hand. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Explanation
The statements that are not true are 'b and d only'. The passage links creativity with producing many alternative approaches, so statement (a) is true. Inclusive thinking also makes a person look for different ways to view the problem, so statement (c) is true, and creativity goes with an inclusive approach, so statement (e) is true. Exclusive thinking is not presented as leading to the important pieces of the puzzle in this context. It also does not broaden attention; broadening attention belongs to inclusive or creative thinking.