Read the following selection from the section "Hinduism encourages individual needs."
One Hindu devotee might worship well-known gods such as Vishnu and Shiva in a large, public temple. Another might worship less common deities in a private shrine within his or her own home. Yet they would both be considered good Hindus. But they would have to honor each other's choices.
How does this selection contribute to the entire article?
(A) It describes the problem of having too many different beliefs and traditions and offers a solution for how Hindus could be more united.
(B) It compares and contrasts different modern sects of Hinduism to show the reader how the uniqueness of the Hindu religion has created many different groups within Hinduism.
(C) It provides specific examples of how Hindu practices have changed over time to show how its ability to change has helped Hinduism last a long time.
(D) It provides specific examples that compare and contrast different ways of practicing Hinduism to highlight both the many differences and core similarities in Hindu practices. This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela. com.