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BPSC Prelims 2023 General 📅 30 Sep, 2023

Which of the following are not the tastes of the tongue? 1. Sweet 2. Bitter 3. Salty 4. Spicy 5. Umami 6. Sour 7. Pungent

A
2, 5 and 7
B
1, 3 and 4
C
4 and 7
D
3 and 6
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BPSC Prelims
2023 • 30 Sep, 2023 • General
Which of the following are not the tastes of the tongue? 1. Sweet 2. Bitter 3. Salty 4. Spicy 5. Umami 6. Sour 7. Pungent
Correct Answer
4 and 7
Basic Tastes: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and Umami. Sensations: Spicy (Hot) and Pungent are pain signals transmitted by the trigeminal nerve, not taste buds. ......
Ref/Book : NCERT
Ref. Subject Science
Chapter Class 10, Chapter 7
Ref. Topic Control and Coordination
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Basic Tastes ▼
Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and Umami.
Sensations ▼
Spicy (Hot) and Pungent are pain signals transmitted by the trigeminal nerve, not taste buds.
Answer ▼
4 (Spicy) and 7 (Pungent) are not basic tastes.
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