Question

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one of these early hindu writings, the atharva veda,
speaks of an archers bow made of sugar cane. it tells of
growing a circle of sugar cane as a kind of sweet
protection for a lover, and it includes specific instructions
on how to use sugar cane.
which inference does this passage support?
hindus who lived in ancient times used sugar the
same way we use it today.
hindus who lived in ancient times believed that sugar
had powerful properties.
most hindus in ancient times had very few specific
uses for sugar cane.
most hindus in ancient times searched for new ways
to use sugar cane.

Explanation:

The passage mentions using sugar cane for a bow, as a sweet protection for a lover, and specific instructions on its use. These uses imply that ancient Hindus thought sugar had powerful properties. The first option is incorrect as the uses (bow, protection) are different from modern uses. The third option is wrong as there are multiple uses (bow, protection, instructions) shown. The fourth option has no basis in the passage which just lists some uses, not a search for new ways.

Answer:

Hindus who lived in ancient times believed that sugar had powerful properties.