In this passage, "a benevolent power interested in men's affairs" means ______.

Beauty of nature

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A supernatural power of god

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The spirit of science

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The total man

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Solution

The correct option is D A supernatural power of god
" As a scientist, he refused to believe in a benevolent power interested in men's affairs." - this sentence from the passage implies that Nehru, as a scientist, refused to believe in a supernatural power that played fate in men's life. In this context, "a benevolent power interested in men's affair" means a supernatural power of god. Option B is the answer.

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