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In the following question, a passage is given which describes a situation. From the given options, mark the correct inference that can be drawn from the passage. If none of the inferences follow, mark option 5, “None of these” as the answer.
In nearly all human populations a majority of individuals can taste the artificially synthesized chemical phenylthiocarbonide (PTC). However, the percentage varies dramatically-- from as low as 60% in India to as high as 95% in Africa. That this polymorphism is observed in non- human primates as well indicates a long evolutionary history which, although obviously not acting on PTC, might reflect evolutionary selection for taste discrimination of other, more significant bitter substances, such as certain toxic plants.

A) Human beings show the same taste profile as primates. B) Humans prefers substances that are naturally sweet.
C) Only a minority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile. D) A majority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only a minority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile.

Explanation:

The passage clearly states that several characteristics are shared between humans and primates with respect to their taste profiles. It also states that it is because of evolution. But to infer that both species share the same profile would be incorrect making option a incorrect. The passage is all about the human ability to discern different tastes. One cannot infer about the likability of certain tastes from the given passage making option 2 incorrect. In the first sentence itself the passage talks about how majority of the human population can taste a certain artificial flavour. Thus, it can be inferred that majority of the human population have a determinant taste profile making the opposite as stated in option 3 also correct. This also makes option 4 incorrect.

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How many states of India have sea-shore?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 9 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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In which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up?

A) Santa Cruz B) Kandla
C) Cochin D) Surat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kandla

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PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to which timeline?

A) March, 2021 B) March, 2019
C) March, 2022 D) March, 2020
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) March, 2020

Explanation:

PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to March, 2020.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY).
It also extended the last date for a subscription to the scheme till March 31, 2020. The time limit was earlier supposed to end on May 4, 2018.
The PMVVY is being implemented through Life Insurance Corp (LIC) to provide social security during old age and protect the elderly aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme provides an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8 percent per annum for 10 years.

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Organisms that use light to prepare food are known as _____.

A) Autotrophs B) Heterotrophs
C) Omnivores D) Decomposers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Autotrophs

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By which process the cells of the meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and a function?

A) Demarcation B) Organisation
C) Simplification D) Differentiation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Differentiation

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The organ that stores bile is the

A) Gall bladder B) Liver
C) Pancreas D) Spleen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gall bladder

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Which compound is used in Anti-malarial drug?

A) Aspirin B) Neosporin
C) Chloroquin D) Antacid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chloroquin

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