Question

According to the passage, which of the following have non-astronomers not been busy with?

• A. Sinister war tactics
• B. Being sceptical about the universe
• C. Deadly chemicals
• D. Shiny new machines
• A. The author insists new planets have disturbed the world
• B. New planets have made astrologers’ predictions go wrong
• C. The author has a positive disposition towards scientific discoveries in general
• D. New planets are discovered by astrologers.
• A. Astronomers
• B. Astrologers
• C. Sceptics
• D. The author himself/herself
• A. is not happy with war and spending on war.
• B. says it is natural to spend on war.
• C. says the world is after new war tactics.
• D. is happy that the world is not disturbing astronomers.
• A. Astronomers are better than astrologers.
• B. Science has moved us from the conclusive belief to reasonable understanding.
• C. That the Sun is not revolving around the Earth but the Earth is revolving around the Sun.
• D. Astrologers are to be rejected.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage talks about how astronomers are excited about the discovery of new planets and exploring the universe. Non-astronomers, however, are described as being "consumed by a morbid passion for shiny new machines, deadly chemicals, and sinister war tactics." Step 2: Identifying the key point.
The passage contrasts the astronomers’ pursuit of knowledge about the universe with the general public's lack of interest in exploring the universe. Specifically, it mentions that the public has been more focused on other topics like machines and chemicals, rather than engaging with the cosmos. Step 3: Analyzing the options.
(1) Sinister war tactics: The passage clearly mentions that non-astronomers are interested in sinister war tactics, so this is not the correct answer.
(2) Being sceptical about the universe: This is the correct answer. The passage suggests that non-astronomers are not focused on the universe, implying that they are sceptical about it, rather than being actively involved in its exploration.
(3) Deadly chemicals: Non-astronomers are also interested in deadly chemicals, as mentioned in the passage, so this is not the correct answer.
(4) Shiny new machines: Non-astronomers are also described as being interested in shiny new machines, so this is not the correct answer. Step 4: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (2) Being sceptical about the universe, as this is the activity that non-astronomers have not been busy with according to the passage.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage explains that astrologers have faced difficulties in making predictions due to the discovery of new planets. It specifically mentions that astrologers' predictions have gone wrong because of these new planets. Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) The author insists new planets have disturbed the world: The passage does not say that the new planets "disturbed the world." It mentions that astrologers' predictions have gone awry because of the new planets, but it does not make a broad claim about the world being disturbed.
(2) New planets have made astrologers’ predictions go wrong: This is the correct answer. The passage directly states that the new arrivals (planets) are a cause of excitement, but they have caused astrologers' predictions to go awry.
(3) The author has a positive disposition towards scientific discoveries in general: The passage does not explicitly mention the author's overall attitude toward scientific discoveries, so this is not correct.
(4) New planets are discovered by astrologers: The passage states that astronomers discovered the new planets, not astrologers. Thus, this option is incorrect. Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (2) New planets have made astrologers' predictions go wrong.

Answer 3

Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage discusses how astronomers are continually searching the heavens to understand the truth about us and the universe, driven by the belief that their search will lead them to more knowledge about the cosmos. Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) Astronomers: This is the correct answer. The passage specifically mentions that astronomers are searching the heavens to get closer to the truth about the universe.
(2) Astrologers: Although astrologers are mentioned in the passage, they are not depicted as actively searching for the truth about the universe. Instead, they are portrayed as struggling with the new discoveries that challenge their predictions.
(3) Sceptics: The sceptics are mentioned as doubting the Earth’s position in the universe, but they are not described as actively seeking the truth about the universe in the passage.
(4) The author himself/herself: The author is not explicitly mentioned as being involved in the search for the truth in the passage, so this option is not correct.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (1) Astronomers, as the passage clearly states that astronomers are actively searching for the truth about the universe.

Answer 4

Step 1: Understanding the passage. The passage mentions that, as the world is consumed by a "morbid passion for shiny new machines, deadly chemicals, and sinister war tactics," the author points out that new war tactics are of great interest to non-astronomers. Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) is not happy with war and spending on war: The passage doesn't directly mention the author’s unhappiness with war spending, so this option is incorrect.
(2) says it is natural to spend on war: The passage does not make this claim; it doesn't suggest that spending on war is natural.
(3) says the world is after new war tactics: This is the correct option. The passage directly mentions the world’s focus on new war tactics as part of the "morbid passion" non-astronomers have.
(4) is happy that the world is not disturbing astronomers: This is not mentioned in the passage, so it is incorrect.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (3) says the world is after new war tactics, as the passage highlights the world's obsession with new war tactics.

Answer 5

Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage describes how humanity’s understanding of the universe has evolved. The author talks about how, in the past, people had an unshaken belief that the Earth was the center of the universe, and how this belief has been replaced with scientific reasoning, such as the Earth’s rotation around the Sun. Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) Astronomers are better than astrologers: While astronomers are portrayed positively in the passage, it does not directly compare them to astrologers, so this option is not accurate.
(2) Science has moved us from the conclusive belief to reasonable understanding: This is the correct answer. The passage clearly indicates that science has shifted our understanding from rigid beliefs to a more reasonable, scientific understanding, as evidenced by the rejection of the Earth-centric view.
(3) That the Sun is not revolving around the Earth but the Earth is revolving around the Sun: This statement is true but only partially relates to the larger point of the passage. The passage is more focused on the progress of scientific understanding, not just this specific detail.
(4) Astrologers are to be rejected: This is not mentioned in the passage. The passage talks about the challenges astrologers face but does not state that they should be rejected. Step 3: Conclusion. The correct answer is (2) Science has moved us from the conclusive belief to reasonable understanding, as the passage emphasizes the shift in understanding, particularly regarding the Earth’s position in the universe.