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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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Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly called as

A) Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary B) Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
C) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary D) Mayani Bird Sanctuary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

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Fermentation is a type of _____________ process.

A) Aerobic Respiration B) Anaerobic Respiration
C) Exothermic Reaction D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anaerobic Respiration

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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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Evaporation of water from leaves of a plant is called

A) Transpiration B) Respiration
C) Perspiration D) Evaporation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transpiration

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If the ___________ firm has zero costs or only has fixed cost, the quantity supplied in equilibrium is given by the point where the marginal revenue is zero.

A) Perfect Competition B) Monopoly
C) Oligopoly D) Monopolistic Competition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monopoly

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The _________ balance is equal to capital flows from the rest of the world, minus capital flows to the rest of the world.

A) Current Account B) Savings Account
C) Capital Account D) Asset Account
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Capital Account

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P: He raised his voice against idol-worship.
Q: People are generally very open and accept social changes with a positive attitude.
R: Swami Dayanand Saraswati is remembered with reverence and affection among the social reformers of the nineteenth century.
S: India is a country which respects spiritualism much more than materialism.

A) QRSP B) PRSQ
C) RSPQ D) SQRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SQRP

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