Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1. The horrors of modern life are the inevitable result of the progress of science.
2. The aspect of truth likely to be overlooked is that science is what man has made it.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?

Correct Option: (b) 2 only

Let us evaluate the two assumptions based on the text of the passage: Assumption 1: 'The horrors of modern life are the inevitable result of the progress of science.' The author ends the passage by asking: 'Is this the inevitable result of the progress of science or does the fault lie elsewhere?' This rhetorical question shows that the author does not assume the horrors to be an inevitable result of science, but rather leaves open the possibility that the fault lies elsewhere. Thus, Assumption 1 is incorrect. Assumption 2: 'The aspect of truth likely to be overlooked is that science is what man has made it.' The passage highlights that it is easy to 'overlook the relations between science and mankind' and to treat science as an abstract third party. By stating that science and mankind cannot be divorced, the author implies that science is a product of human action and history (what man has made it). Thus, Assumption 2 is correct. Therefore, only Assumption 2 is correct, making option (b) the correct answer.