Sentence completion on cosmology and religious beliefs
XAT 2015 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Verbal Reasoning
In the traditions of many religions throughout the world (including Judaeo - Christian beliefs), there has long been a sustained belief that the Universe as we know it today did not exist forever in the past, and that there was a spontaneous act which gave birth to all that has been, and all that will be. In other words, the Universe itself has not been eternal as our senses might indicate at first glance, …
Which of the following options can meaningfully complete the above sentence?
- A.
but has a limited lifespan after its creation.
- B.
but our senses give us the right knowledge.
- C.
however, on second glance, our religious beliefs are right.
- D.
however, it is a ball of intense energy
- E.
however, it could not have been created.
A
Explanation
The sentence addresses the idea that the Universe is not eternal in the past, implying a beginning and thus a limited lifespan following its creation. Option A logically extends this thought.
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