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Direction: In the following questions, you have several brief passages with some questions following each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Passage - V

There is more than modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events". But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of up who lead or aspire to leadership such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see again, throughout the centuries.

The expression "more than a modicum of truth" means

A) some truth

B)  much truth

C) more than a small amount o1 truth

D) nothing but truth