Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is citric.

• Orange juice contains citric acid due to which tastes sour.

Key Points

• Fruits that contain citric acid are called citrus fruits.
• Citrus fruits are lemon, lime, orange, Grapefruit, etc.
• The formula of citric acid is C₆H₈O₇.

Additional Information

• Oxalic acid is found in tomato.
  • Its formula is C₂H₂O₄.
• Formic acid is found in the sting of ants and bees.
  • Its formula is CH₂O₂.
• Acetic acid is found in vinegar.
  • Its formula is id CH₃COOH.

The logic followed is:

The statement talks about the company X which has decided to increase the price of its car by 10%.

conclusion I and conclusion II may or may not follow because we can not tell from the given statement that what other companies will do if company X increases the price of cars.

But other companies can't increase the price and decrease the price of cars at the same time.

They will increase or decrease the price of cars.

Hence the correct answer will be Either I or II follows.

Additional Information

• If there are two or more sentences that are used to frame a statement, then, the sentences must be interrelated, and mutual contradiction should be there.
• Do not look for truthful notions. The information provided in the statement is the only requirement for a student to answer the question. No assumptions must be made.
• Read the statement carefully and look for keywords that are common between the statement and the conclusions
• If there is more than one conclusion that is applicable to the statement, students must ensure that the conclusions they opt for have some relation with each other.

The correct answer is four.

Key Points

• Crocodiles have four-chamber hearts. All reptiles have incomplete four-chamber hearts except Crocodiles.

Additional Information

• Endotherm or Homeotherm have well developed four-chamber heart. Examples:- Birds and mammals. 
  • They can maintain constant body temperature.
• Poikilotherm or Ectotherm do not have a well-developed heart, so they can not maintain constant body temperature. Examples:- Amphibians and reptiles.
• Fishes have a two-chamber heart.
• Amphibians have three-chamber heart.
• The cockroach has thirteen chamber hearts.

The correct answer is Tartaric acid.

• Tartaric acid is an organic acid that is white and crystalline.

Key Points

• It is found naturally in many fruits like grapes, bananas, tamarind, etc.
• This acid is added to foods as an antioxidant and to give its distinctive sour taste.
• Crystals and powders are prepared by a chemical process.
• It is also added to food for preservation.
• It is also a good antioxidant and is beneficial for kidneys.
• It helps to absorb minerals in the body.
• It is also helpful in controlling problems related to gases in the body.

The correct answer is Magnesium Sulfate.

• Magnesium Sulfate is the industrial name of Epsom.
• Magnesium sulfate is a magnesium salt having sulfate as the counterion.
• It has a role as an anticonvulsant, a cardiovascular drug, a calcium channel blocker, an anaesthetic, a tocolytic agent, an anti-arrhythmia drug, an analgesic, and a fertilizer. It is a magnesium salt and a metal sulfate.

Key Points

• Magnesium Sulfate Formula Structure:  

Additional Information