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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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In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi.

A) Humayun B) Akbar
C) Jahangir D) Babur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Babur

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Which one among the following administers the International Development Association (IDA)?

A) UNDP B) UNIDO  
C) IFAD   D) IBRD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) IBRD

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The bar graph shows 1 months sales figures of different brands of televisions of a certain electroics store in Rs. 1000s. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.

What is the ratio of sales of brand E to that of brand A?

 

A) 1 : 2 B) 2 : 1
C) 4 : 1 D) 1 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 : 1

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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

 

PEN, MBK, JYH, GVE, ?

 

A) ESB B) DRC
C) DSB D) ERC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) DSB

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A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, ?

 

A) Monday B) Sunday
C) Tuesday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Monday

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In a rectangle

A) Diagonals bisect opposite angles B) Consecutive sides are congruent
C) All sides are congruent D) Diagonals form two congruent triangles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Diagonals form two congruent triangles

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