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GATE 2014 CS (CS3) – Question 7

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

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 inferences follow? (i) Our understanding of the universe changes based on 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.

  1. (i), (ii) and (iv)
  2. (iii) only
  3. (i) and (iv)
  4. (iv) only

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Correct answer: (D) (iv) only

Explanation

The passage says experimental measurement supplied the clinching evidence, directly supporting IV. It does not generalise shifts to century boundaries or make star positions a universal cause of changing understanding. Thus **IVonly,D**. The inference follows the stated role of evidence.