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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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Which among the following is not an example of emulsion?

A) Chocolate-Milk B) Butter
C) Whipped Cream D) Curd
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Curd

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The Chemical formula of Ammonium dichromate is _____.

A) (NHF4)2Cr2O7 B) (NH4)CrO3
C) (NH4)Cr2O3 D) (NH4)2Cr2O3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (NHF4)2Cr2O7

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Which of the following disease is caused by female Anopheles mosquito?

A) Chicken Pox B) Malaria
C) Black Fever D) Cholera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Black Fever

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Which one of the following elements is involved in the control of water content of the blood?

A) Potassium B) Lithium
C) Rubidium D) Caesium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Potassium

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Aldosterone is a key steroid hormone critical for maintaining salt and water balance. It regulates the concentration of minerals, like sodium and potassium, in the fluid outside your cells. When your sodium levels drop, or potassium levels rise, your body signals your adrenal glands to release aldosterone into your blood. Aldosterone signals your kidneys to reabsorb sodium into the blood, and acts on your sweat glands to reduce sodium loss through sweat.

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

A) Talkative B) Foolishness
C) Graceful D) Entertainer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Talkative

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What produces the striations of a skeletal muscle cell?

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The striations are a result of the A bands of sarcomeres appearing as relatively wide, dark stripes under the microscope, which alternate with narrower, lighter colored stripes formed by the I bands. 


The striations of skeletal muscle are created by the organization of actin and myosin filaments resulting in the banding pattern of myofibrils.

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Which of the following is the best fire-extinguisher?

A) Water B) Oxygen
C) Carbon-dioxide D) Soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Carbon-dioxide

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