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Humanities is a broad interdisciplinary field covering at least which of the following areas of study?

  1. Mathematics

  2. Philosophy

  3. Literature

  4. Physics

The correct answer is: Philosophy

Humanities is a field that encompasses the study of human culture, history, and societal systems. While all of the other options listed involve academic subjects, they do not fall under the umbrella of humanities. Mathematics and physics deal with the physical world and its principles, while literature and philosophy focus on human expression and thought, respectively. Humanities, on the other hand, seeks to understand the human experience as a whole and encompasses various subjects such as art, language, religion, anthropology, and more. Therefore, B (Philosophy) is the correct answer as it most closely aligns with the interdisciplinary nature of humanities.