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Q:

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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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are necessary,Sufficient to answer the question.
M, A, N and K are standing in a row. Based on the following information, if we aimnge shortest to tallest, who is standing last?
Statements:
1. A is shorter than K
2. M is shorter than A

A) Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient B) Statement 1 and 2 together are sufficient to solve
C) Statements 1 alone is sufficient D) Statement 2 alone is sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient

Explanation:
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Q:

All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except

A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin K
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vitamin C

Explanation:

Fat-soluble vitamins except are the vitamins that are not soluble in water and are only absorbed when taken with higher fat food.

There are 4 types of fat soluble vitamins. They are :

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K

 

Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin B and Vitamin C.

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Q:

Economic costs of production differ from accounting costs in that

Answer

Economic costs add the opportunity costs of a firm using its own resources while accounting costs do not.

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Q:

Which day is celebrated as United nations Day every year?

A) 24 October B) 26 October
C) 24 November D) 26 November
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 October

Explanation:

Every year on 24th October, United Nations Day is celebrated to commemorate the day of United Nations formation. 

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization that was tasked to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international co-operation and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. I was started on 24 October 1945.

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Q:

The partnership form of business organization is

A) only two shares B) more than two shares
C) no share D) doesn't exist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) more than two shares

Explanation:

A partnership is a form of business where two or more people share ownership.

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Reflection of the point (2,­7) in the y­axis is

A) (2,7) B) (­-2,-­7)
C) (­-7,2) D) (7,­2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (­-2,-­7)

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In 1970, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as-? 

A) Save Silent Valley Movement  B) Swadeshi Movement 
C) Namantar Andolan  D) Chipko movement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chipko movement 

Explanation:

The Chipko movement. In the 1970s, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as the Chipko movement. The name of the movement comes from the word 'embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors' from felling them.

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