Verbal Ability - Comprehension - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Comprehension - Section 4 (Q.No. 1)
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Laws of nature are not commands but statements of acts. The use of the word "law" in this context is rather unfortunate. It would be better to speak of uniformities in nature. This would do away with the elementary fallacy that a law implies a law giver. If a piece of matter does not obey a law of nature it is punished. On the contrary, we say that the law has been incorrectly started.
1.
If a piece of matter violates nature's law, it is not punished because
Discussion:
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Suddhasattwa said:
1 decade ago
The answer should be D. If the things are not abiding by the law then these have to be punished else the law was wrongly concluded. A piece of matter might not obey that law of nature.
Deepesh Mishra said:
1 decade ago
The ans must be D. As stated in the last line, "we say that the law has been incorrectly started." simply means what is said in option D.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
@All
You missed one thing to note that is "On the contrary,...".
The given answer is correct I hope.
You missed one thing to note that is "On the contrary,...".
The given answer is correct I hope.
Manindar said:
1 decade ago
@Sundar
You are right. Since in the last line it stated that," On the contrary, we say that the law has been incorrectly started. ". it tells us that there is a possibility that it could has been started correctly.
It means that there is no one to control these laws. Hence option (B) is correct.
You are right. Since in the last line it stated that," On the contrary, we say that the law has been incorrectly started. ". it tells us that there is a possibility that it could has been started correctly.
It means that there is no one to control these laws. Hence option (B) is correct.
Akshatha said:
1 decade ago
Answer: D, The passage does not say anything about superior being. But mentions " we say that the law has been incorrectly started", so option D it is.
Gana said:
1 decade ago
Friends. Here we have to notice one thing:"On the contrary, we say that the law has been incorrectly started" here in this sentence it is given that we say like that. "but its not true".
Kishor said:
1 decade ago
First off all I was also thinking that correct answer is option D.
But by seeing explanation of "On the contrary" I am saying correct option is Option B.
But by seeing explanation of "On the contrary" I am saying correct option is Option B.
Akshay said:
1 decade ago
They're asking why the law breaker is not punished. The answer is in the second line which says 'This would do away with the elementary fallacy that a law implies a lawgiver' which means actually there is no law maker and that is why we must not call it a law but a statement of acts. While everyone is focussing on the last line for the answer, look up the full para for the possible answers in case of comprehension passages.
Arunit said:
1 decade ago
Just tell me one thing-what's this second last line referring-"If a piece of matter does not obey a law of nature, it is punished. "But the question is asking-"If a piece of matter violates (i.e. Does not obey), it is not punished? What's this now? I'm a bit confused. Why opposite statement in the question?
Gowri said:
1 decade ago
Friends I also confused please explain.
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