Q1. According to the passage, the most important thing with respect to solving a problem is:
Explanation
The passage connects effective problem-solving with open exploration. The willingness to explore all alternatives is therefore the best answer because it directly supports creative and flexible thinking. Learning to look for facts may help, but it is not presented as the central requirement here. Changing the education system is too broad and moves away from the immediate act of solving a problem. Staying focused on one line of thought is the opposite of the passage's emphasis, as it restricts alternatives instead of examining them.
