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Almost all arguments against the theory of evolution stem from the fact that it is very difficult to prove how a group of non-living elements can combine together and give rise to life. However, just because something cannot be proved with certainty today doesn’t mean that the possibility isn’t there. Remember, there was a time when almost the whole world believed the Earth was the centre of the universe until Galileo came by and proved otherwise.
The statements above, if true, best support which of the following assertions?
(A) At one point of time, Galileo was the only person who believed that the earth was not the centre of the universe.
(B) A majority of scientists do not agree with the theory of evolution.
(C) It is difficult to prove the theory of evolution with certainty.
(D) When Galileo stated that the sun and not the earth was the centre of the universe, he was called insane by his compatriots.
(E) Everything that, at one time, seems impossible will, at some point in the future, become possible.
The statements above, if true, best support which of the following assertions?
(A) At one point of time, Galileo was the only person who believed that the earth was not the centre of the universe.
(B) A majority of scientists do not agree with the theory of evolution.
(C) It is difficult to prove the theory of evolution with certainty.
(D) When Galileo stated that the sun and not the earth was the centre of the universe, he was called insane by his compatriots.
(E) Everything that, at one time, seems impossible will, at some point in the future, become possible.
03 Oct 2025, 01:31
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The argument says:
* People criticize evolution because it can’t be *proved with certainty*.
* But just because something can’t be proved today doesn’t mean it’s not possible.
* Example: People once believed Earth was the center, until Galileo proved otherwise.
So the main point = *lack of current proof doesn’t mean the theory is false.*
Check options:
(A) Too narrow, says Galileo was the *only* one — not supported.
(B) Not mentioned.
(C) True but it’s a premise, not the conclusion.
(D) Extra detail, not in passage.
(E) Too extreme (“everything”). The argument doesn’t claim *all impossibilities* will become possible.
The conclusion aligns best with (C) — it is difficult to prove the theory of evolution with certainty.
Answer: C
* People criticize evolution because it can’t be *proved with certainty*.
* But just because something can’t be proved today doesn’t mean it’s not possible.
* Example: People once believed Earth was the center, until Galileo proved otherwise.
So the main point = *lack of current proof doesn’t mean the theory is false.*
Check options:
(A) Too narrow, says Galileo was the *only* one — not supported.
(B) Not mentioned.
(C) True but it’s a premise, not the conclusion.
(D) Extra detail, not in passage.
(E) Too extreme (“everything”). The argument doesn’t claim *all impossibilities* will become possible.
The conclusion aligns best with (C) — it is difficult to prove the theory of evolution with certainty.
Answer: C
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There is a theory called : Thoery of Evolution (ToE) for which there is a greater number of arguments against it. The basis for disagreement against ToE stems from the fact that “ Difficult to prove - how non living things combine to give life “ .
The crux of the question stem is : “ Just something cannot be proved with certainty today, doesn’t mean the possibility isn’t there”. To support this theme - The example of Galileo’s theory of earth not being the centre of universe is given.
Options :
(A) At one point of time, Galileo was the only person who believed that the earth was not the centre of the universe.
Option A is wrong bcoz only person cannot be ascertained. We can never be sure and conclusive about it.
(B) A majority of scientists do not agree with the theory of evolution.
Option B is wrong - bcoz we don’t know whether it’s scientist or some other groups within the scientist community is confronting theory of evolution. As it mentioned in question that all negative views stems from the fact that it cannot be proven with certainty. Hence multiple groups exist. The percentage spilt of their decisions are not given.
(C) It is difficult to prove the theory of evolution with certainty.
This provides the proper inference that it’s difficult to prove ToE with certainty now. As how Galileo s theory was hard to prove I. The past.
(D) When Galileo stated that the sun and not the earth was the centre of the universe, he was called insane by his compatriots.
Option D is wrong - factually it might be correct. But, we cannot infer what Galileo made as the centre of the universe. Hence wrong.
(E) Everything that, at one time, seems impossible will, at some point in the future, become possible.
Option E is wrong - what is impossible now can be possible in future. It’s a probability, that there might be chance that it’s not possible also. Catching sun by hands is not possible ever. Moreover the question doesn’t speak about the possible and impossible events, but the fact that it’s difficult to prove with certainty.
Option C
