Multiple choice

Directions: A brief passage or a statement is given, and a question is asked, based on the information provided by the passage/statement. The question has four alternatives marked from 1 to 4. Critically examine them and choose the best answer.

Astronomy is the science which studies the origin or nature of the planets, stars and solar system. Scientific study of astronomical matters in the past was handicapped

  1. because of lack of space voyages and artificial satellites

  2. by lack of the basic technique, that is, experimentation

  3. because there was a fear that the study of stars will bring evil

  4. since the knowledge was not found to be useful for day-to-day life
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Options 3 and 4 are irrelevant. It is 2 that will complete any science.

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