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The reason why the astronomers say that the universe is homogeneous.

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Option (d).

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The meaning of word homogeneous is same in all locations. Based on cosmological principle the universe is both homogeneous and isotropic.

The universe appears homogeneous when it is viewed in large scale, because the forces are expected to act uniformly throughout the universe. Hence there is no irregularity in large scale structure.

Conclusion:

Since the universe appears same in all locations option (d) is the best suited answer.

Since the universe appears same in all locations option (a) is not the correct answer.

Since the universe appears same in all locations option (b) is not the correct answer.

Since the universe appears same in all locations option (c) is not the correct answer.

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