IPMAT Indore 2024 - VA Q68 Explanation

Explanation:

(c)

(a) are having more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers This option uses the present continuous tense "are having," which suggests ongoing action. However, the sentence is discussing the lasting impact of Hitchcock's films, which is better conveyed with a past or present perfect tense. Additionally, "those of other filmmakers" is slightly awkward; it could be clearer.

(b) has had a more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers This option uses the present perfect tense "has had," which indicates a completed action with ongoing relevance. However, “has” is used incorrectly as the subject is “psychological thrillers” which is plural and “has” is singular. While this tense is appropriate for discussing the impact of Hitchcock's films, "those of other filmmakers" is somewhat vague and could be clearer.

(c) have had a more lasting impact than those of any other filmmaker This option correctly uses the present perfect tense "have had," which indicates completed action with ongoing relevance. It also specifies "those of any other filmmaker," making the comparison clear and precise. This option maintains tense consistency and effectively conveys the intended meaning.

(d) had more lasting impact than any filmmaker This option uses the past tense "had," which suggests that the impact was in the past and may not continue into the present. However, the sentence is discussing the lasting impact, which is ongoing. Additionally, "any filmmaker" is overly broad and does not specify the comparison group as clearly as option (c).