69th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 7

🔬 Science & Technology

  1. 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

    1. 2, 5 and 7
    2. 1, 3 and 4
    3. 4 and 7
    4. 3 and 6
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    Answer: C — 4 and 7

    Spicy and pungent are sensed via pain/smell receptors, not the five true taste-bud tastes.

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