Question

The problem solving process of a scientist is different from that of a detective because 
 

• A. scientists study inanimate objects, while detectives deal with living criminals or law offenders.
• B. scientists study known objects, while detectives have to deal with unknown criminals or law offenders.
• C. scientists study phenomena that are not actively altered, while detectives deal with phenomena that have been deliberately influenced to mislea(d)
• D. scientists study psychologically interesting phenomena, while detectives deal with "adult" analogues of juvenile adventure tales.

Hint:

Look for phrases like "passive like Nature" vs "active adversary" - these contrasts clarify reasoning questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Step 1: The passage compares a scientist solving nature's puzzles (which are passive) with a detective solving crimes where criminals actively mislea(d)
- Step 2: This distinction is about the presence or absence of active interference in the problem space.
- Step 3: Option (3) precisely captures that contrast.
- Step 4: Other options are inaccurate or oversimplifie(d) Option (4), for example, misrepresents the point about psychological interest.