CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Reading Comprehension · easy
The change in the present situation which has forced us to rethink the concept of friendship is—
A.Bacon and Thoreau's theories are no longer available to read
B.the arrival of social media on the scene✓ Correct
C.there is more interest in the sciences
D.friendships are not possible in the real world anymore, due to over-competition
Explanation
The passage states: 'in today's cultural landscape of muddled relationships scattered across various platforms for connecting, amidst constant debates about whether our Facebook "friendships" are making us more or less happy, it pays to consider what friendship actually is.' This directly points to the arrival of social media (Facebook being a prime example) as the change forcing reconsideration of friendship. Hence (2) is correct.
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