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A paragraph is given below, followed by five alternatives. Select the one that most accurately conveys the same idea and context as the original. Historical revisionism, when stripped of academic rigor and weaponized for political expediency, ceases to be a legitimate re-examination of the past and instead becomes a potent tool for nationalist propaganda.

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The original passage argues that if historical revisionism loses its academic standards and is used for politics, it becomes propaganda rather than valid history. Option c perfectly paraphrases this condition and outcome. Options a and b incorrectly state propaganda relies on or encourages academic rigor. Option d incorrectly states revisionism is always propaganda. Option e claims legitimate history requires political expediency, contradicting the passage.

A Nationalist propaganda is completely ineffective unless it is supported by rigorous academic historical revisionism that carefully re-examines past events.

B Politicians frequently encourage academic rigor in historical revisionism to ensure that the past is accurately represented in nationalist propaganda.

C When political motives override scholarly standards, re-evaluating history transforms from a valid academic exercise into an instrument for promoting nationalist agendas.

D Historical revisionism is inherently a tool for nationalist propaganda, regardless of whether it is conducted with academic rigor or political motivation.

E Legitimate re-examination of the past requires political expediency to ensure that historical narratives align perfectly with modern nationalist ideals.

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