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Official Explanation
Topic
Origin of Species
Scope
Whether different species originated independently or whether, at least some of them, have descended from other species
Passage Map
P 1 – To state that it cannot be concluded for sure that each species has descended from some other species rather than having come into existence independently
P 2 – To contradict naturalists who refer to external conditions as the only possible cause of variations amongst species
1. What is the primary purpose of the author in writing the passage?
Difficulty Level: 750
Explanation:
The author has conceded the current line of thought about the origin of different species found on earth. However, he also points out inconsistencies which he is convinced need to be delved into further. Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.
(B) The author does not disprove anyone. He merely states that some inconsistencies in a belief make it important to revisit that belief.
(C) The author talks of factors other than external that need to be explored—‘it is equally …plant itself. ’
(D) The author does not try to substantiate anything in the passage.
(E) The author does not dedicate the entire passage to discussing the structure of different species.
Answer: A
2. A naturalist is likely to consider for mutual affinities of organic beings, each of the following factors EXCEPT:
Difficulty Level: 750
Explanation:
Towards the end of para 1, the author has put forward his opinion that besides the factors mentioned by naturalists (the options), it is imperative to consider how such perfect co-dependence exists between species. Hence, option (E) is the correct answer. A, B, and C are mentioned in the opening sentence of Para 1 and D is mentioned in the last sentence of para 2.
Answer: E
3. Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage?
Difficulty Level: 700
Explanation
The last part of the second para clearly explains that the mistletoe has flowers having separate sexes, so it needs the assistance of certain insects to bring pollen from one flower to the other. It obviously can’t do so on its own. Thus, (E) is the correct answer.
(A) Opposite. Most naturalists believe that each species has descended from some other species.
(B) Opposite. The author states, in the last sentence of the passage, that the unique characteristics of the woodpecker and the mistletoe cannot be explained merely as the effect of external conditions.
(C) Opposite. According to the author, this commonly accepted belief is clearly not sufficient to explain the existence of species such as the woodpecker and the mistletoe.
(D) This may or may not be true but cannot be ascertained for sure from the passage.
Answer: E
4. The tone of the author can best be described as:
Difficulty Level: 750
Explanation
The author has first stated the accepted theories about origin of species. Then, he has put forth his opinion and substantiated it with relevant examples. Hence, (B) is the correct answer.
(A) The author is not critical of the views—he merely does not accept them as the final explanation.
(C) The words are extreme—the author does agree to the prevalent line of thought, but he also wants the alternatives explored.
(D) Same as C.
(E) The author has not used any word/phrase which would imply exuberance.
Answer: B
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