GATE EE 2014 Set 3 — Question 7

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Reading Comprehension

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

By the beginning of the 20th century, several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. However, the clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements of the position of a star which was directly behind our sun. Which of the following inference(s) may be drawn from the above passage? (i) Our understanding of the universe changes based on the positions of stars (ii) Paradigm shifts usually occur at the beginning of centuries (iii) Stars are important objects in the universe (iv) Experimental evidence was important in confirming this paradigm shift

Correct answer (D) (iv) only Solution The passage states that 'clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements', which directly supports inference (iv). Inference (i) is a broad generalization not supported by the specific instance mentioned. Inference (ii) is a coincidence in this case and not a general rule. Inference (iii) is a general statement not discussed as a primary point in the passage. Thus, only (iv) is a valid inference. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) (iv) only Solution The passage states that 'clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements', which directly supports inference (iv). Inference (i) is a broad generalization not supported by the specific instance mentioned. Inference (ii) is a coincidence in this case and not a general rule. Inference (iii) is a general statement not discussed as a primary point in the passage. Thus, only (iv) is a valid inference.

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