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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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Aromatic hydrocarbons contain at least _____ benzene like ring in their molecules.

A) 4 B) 3
C) 2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To give up a throne voluntarily

A) Archer B) Bigot
C) Abdicate D) Delegate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abdicate

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) ardvark B) cubickles
C) jauntier D) celiebate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) jauntier

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

 


To avoid the various foolish opinions to which mankind are prone, no superhuman brain is required. A few simple rules will keep you free, not from all errors, but from silly errors. If the matter is one that can be settled by observation, make the observation yourself. Aristotle could have avoided the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men, by the simple device of asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open while he counted. Thinking that you know when in fact you do not is a bad mistake, to which we are all prone. I believe myself that hedgehogs eat black beetles, because I have been told that they do; but if I were writing a book on the habits of hedgehogs, I should not commit myself until I had seen one enjoying this diet. Aristotle, however, was less cautious. Ancient and medieval writers knew all about unicorns and salamanders; not one of them thought it necessary to avoid dogmatic statements about them because he had never seen one of them.

 

According to the author, unicorns and salamanders

 

A) have existed in the past B) are invisible
C) caused writers to write strange stories D) never really existed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) never really existed

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The theoretical framework is finished by identifying indicators to be used in the ______ of the success of such policies.

 

A) evaluation B) completion
C) formation D) rotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) evaluation

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits the audit reports to _______.

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India
C) Finance Minister of India D) Home Minister of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) President of India

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If a man takes 25 minutes to reach railway station and his train is scheduled at “$%”. Then at what time should he leave to reach the station 10 minutes earlier?

A) “%$” B) “%&”
C) “%@” D) “%#”
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) “%#”

Explanation:

Scheduled time of train = “$% = 5:20
To reach station 10 minutes earlier = 5:20 – 10 minutes = 5:10
Man take 25 minutes to reach station = 5:10 – 25 minutes = 4:45 = “%#”

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