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Q32·CSAT · Prelims 2022

Understanding the passage's claim about Darwinian evolution as a fact rather than a theory

Reading Comp.Science / Evolution passageFactual singleHard

Question

The passage suggests that Darwinian theory of evolution is not a theory at all because

Options

a

it does not satisfy the creationist doctrine

b

extinction is a function of environment and biological assaults

c

there are no evidences to refute it

Answer
d

existence of organisms is attributed to a creator

Explanation

The author makes a rhetorical shift, stating: "Therefore, the so-called Darwinian theory of evolution is not a theory at all. Evolution happens-this is a fact." The text immediately justifies this by pointing to irrefutable proof: "Indeed, to date no single [scientific] evidence has refuted either of the central two main Darwinian ideas." Option (c) perfectly paraphrases this exact sentence, explaining why it elevates past a mere "theory" into a natural law.

When an author declares a theory is "not a theory but a fact," the supporting reason is universally the overwhelming presence of confirming evidence or the absolute lack of refuting evidence.

Answer: (c).

Question details

Year

2022

Paper

CSAT

Question

Q32

Section

Reading Comprehension

Sub-topic

Science / Evolution passage

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Hard

Source hint

Passage 1 (Natural selection and evolution) - Q32

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