Critical analysis
Tested in 6 real MPSC questions across 2 years (2013–2023). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
Years it was asked
What you need to know first
Reading proficiencyBasic history of science (Galileo)
Real questions that test this
पुढील कोणते विधान अयोग्य नाही. Which of the following statements is not incorrect ?
a)भारतातील सुमारे 55% लोकांची मनोभूमिका अर्वाचीन आहे. / About 55% of the Indians have modern mindset.
b)भारतातील सुमारे 45% लोकांची मने बुरसटलेली आहेत. / About 45% of the Indians have old traditional mind.
c)भारतात वयस्कर लोक बहुसंख्य नाहीत. / The elderly people are not in majority in India.✓ Correct
d)भारतातील सुमारे 55% लोक हुशार विश्लेषणे करतात. / About 55% of the Indians make intelligent analysis.
The question asks for the statement that is 'not incorrect' (meaning correct). Option 3 correctly reflects demographic or mindset findings stated in the text.
गेलिलिओचं खगोलशास्त्र धोकादायक का ठरू लागलं ? Why did the astronomy of Galileo become dangerous ?
a)त्याला जन्मकुंडलाच्या मांडता येत नसत / He could not prepare star charts
b)त्याच्या निरीक्षणांमुळे चंद्रवरचा माणूस गायब झाला / His observations were responsible for disappearance of man from the moon
c)त्यानं स्वाभाविक अर्थनिर्णयन केलं / He offered a natural interpretation
d)सत्ताधारी वर्गानं गृहीत धरलेल्या जगाबाबतच्या कल्पनांना त्यात्यामुळे हादरा बसला / He challenged the axioms about the world which the powerful took for granted✓ Correct
Option 4 is correct because Galileo's astronomy challenged the traditional, religiously and politically sanctioned geocentric worldview that the ruling powers took for absolute truth.