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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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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


My brother, David, was always close to our grandmother. Both of them shared a love of Mother Nature and of food that they had grown themselves. Whenever his schedule permitted, he would drop in for a short visit and a cup of coffee. One day, when he found no one home, he left a chunk of dirt on her porch. This started what was later to be known as his "calling card". Grandmother would come home occasionally and instantly know that Dave had been by when she spotted the chunk of dirt on her porch.

Although Grandmother had a poor upbringing in Italy, she managed to do well in the United States. She was always healthy and independent and enjoyed a fulfilling life. Recently she had a stroke and died. Everyone was saddened by her death. David was disconsolate. His life­long friend was now gone.

Grandmother enjoyed a _____ life.

A) healthy but sickly B) good and healthy
C) rich but sickly D) poor and healthy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) good and healthy

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The tutor always answers the students' questions.

A) The students' questions is always answered by the tutor. B) Questions answered by the tutor are by the students.
C) The students' questions are always answered by the tutor. D) Questions answered by the tutor is by the students.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The students' questions are always answered by the tutor.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

The proposal was full of 'if' and 'but' that I seriously doubted whether the stadium would ever be built.

A) 'ifs' and 'but' B) 'ifs' and 'butts'
C) 'ifs' and 'buts' D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 'ifs' and 'buts'

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Sultry

A) Frigid B) Muggy
C) Sticky D) Soggy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Frigid

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Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the below series. W/S, U/O, S/K, Q/G

A) P/R B) C/O
C) R/J D) O/C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) O/C

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The 18th Asian Games also known as 'Asiad' will be held in 2018 in

A) Bangkok B) Jakarta
C) Beijing D) Seoul
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jakarta

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In which battle was Siraj ud–Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?

A) Battle of Plassey B) Battle of Buxer
C) Battle of Panipat D) Battle of Haldighati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Battle of Plassey

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