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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

Explanation:

The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I & II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument.


Statement:
Is global warming a real threat?


Arguments :
I. Yes, it is a threat leading to the consequences of sea level rise, extreme heat, heightened wildfire risk, and drought and other water supply issues.
II. No, Global warming is a misconception created by some people.

A) Only argument II is strong B) Neither I nor II is strong and
C) Only argument I is strong D) Both I and II are strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only argument I is strong

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An increase in the growth rate of the nominal money supply results in

A) Lower rate of inflation B) Higher rate of inflation
C) Lower interest rates D) Currency appreciation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Higher rate of inflation

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A ___________ deficit is financed by net capital flows from the rest of the world, thus by a capital account surplus.

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

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What is the area (in sq cm) of a regular hexagon of side 14 cm?

A) 147√3 B) 441√3
C) 196√3 D) 294√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 294√3

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AD is the Median of Δ ABC. If O is the centroid and AO = 10 cm then OD is

A) 5 cm B) 20 cm
C) 10 cm D) 30 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5 cm

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 306 B) 270
C) 132 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 270

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In which form is glucose stored in our body?

A) Insulin B) Glucose
C) Glycogen D) Fat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Glycogen

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