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1549.
According to the passage, which of the following scenarios would MOST likely exacerbate the frequency of
carnivore-human conflicts?
- A.
  Implementing 'food waste' management strategies to prevent wild animals being attracted to human
  food sources.
- B.
  Addressing the impact of climate change on the availability of resources for wildlife.
- C.
  Attempting to photograph wild animals from within secured viewing areas in national parks and
  protected zones.
- D.
  Unleashing dogs by pet owners in areas with known high concentrations of large carnivores.
Correct Answer - D
Explanation
1548.
Which of the following statements, if false, would be inconsistent with the concerns raised in the passage
regarding the drivers of carnivore-human conflicts?
- A.
  Climate change has had negligible effects on the frequency of carnivore-human interactions in affected
  regions.
- B.
  Predatory attacks by carnivores are a common occurrence and have steadily increased over the past
  few decades.
- C.
  Carnivores lose their instinctive fear of humans, when consistently exposed to human food sources
- D.
  Human efforts to avoid risky behaviours around large carnivores have proven effective in reducing
  conflict incidents.
Correct Answer - A
Explanation
1547.
Given the insights provided by Penteriani’s research and Wilkinson’s statement, which of the following
conclusions can be drawn about the relationship between landscape heterogeneity and human-carnivore
conflicts?
- A.
  Low-income countries with vast, contiguous wilderness areas are less prone to human-carnivore
  conflicts because these areas lack the human presence necessary for such encounters.
- B.
  Landscape heterogeneity, characterized by a mix of farmland and natural habitats, inherently reduces
  the chances of human-carnivore conflicts by providing more refuge for wildlife away from human
  activity.
- C.
  Homogeneous landscapes with uniform agricultural practices are more likely to experience high rates of
  human-carnivore conflicts due to the predictability of resources.
- D.
  The diversity and interspersion of working landscapes with carnivore habitats in rural areas increase the
  statistical probability of encounters between humans and carnivores.
Correct Answer - D
Explanation
1546.
According to the passage, what is a significant factor that contributes to the habituation of carnivores to
human presence?
- A.
  The natural aggression exhibited by carnivores, exacerbated by human interference, particularly when
  they are safeguarding their offspring or food sources.
- B.
  The increased scarcity of resources due to climate change, forcing carnivores to venture outside their
  natural habitats in search of sustenance.
- C.
  The predatory perception of humans as potential prey within the carnivores’ food chain.
- D.
  The reduction in carnivores’ instinctive fear response, resulting from their reliance upon human-provided
  food.
Correct Answer - D
Explanation
1545.
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- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer -
Explanation
1541.
It can be inferred that all of the following contributed to a decline in the allure of spices, EXCEPT:
- A.
  the development of refrigeration techniques.
- B.
  increase in the availability of spices.
- C.
  changes in the system of medical treatment.
- D.
  changes in European cuisine.
Correct Answer - B
Explanation
1540.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer -
Explanation
1542.
In the context of the passage, the people who heard the story of pepper trees being guarded by snakes
would be least likely to arrive at the conclusion that
- A.
  this is why pepper is so hot.
- B.
  pepper is costly for good reason.
- C.
  it is not advisable to go to India to harvest the pepper themselves.
- D.
  it is no surprise that the pepper supply is so limited.
Correct Answer - A
Explanation
1543.
In the context of the passage, which one of the following conclusions CANNOT be reached?
- A.
  The spice trade was a driver of colonial expansion.
- B.
  India was colonised for its spices and gold.
- C.
  Tobacco was more marketable than spices.
- D.
  Colonialism was motivated by the demand for spices.
Correct Answer - B
Explanation
1544.
If a trader brought white peppercorns from India to medieval Europe, all of the following are unlikely to
happen, EXCEPT:
- A.
  medieval maps would be used as navigational aids.
- B.
  Europeans would doubt the story of pepper harvesting.
- C.
  the price of spices would decrease.
- D.
  pepper would no longer be considered exotic.
Correct Answer - B
Explanation

Previous Year Papers

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1540.

1542. In the context of the passage, the people who heard the story of pepper trees being guarded by snakeswould be least likely to arrive at the conclusion that

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1544. If a trader brought white peppercorns from India to medieval Europe, all of the following are unlikely tohappen, EXCEPT:

1549.
According to the passage, which of the following scenarios would MOST likely exacerbate the frequency of
carnivore-human conflicts?

1548.
Which of the following statements, if false, would be inconsistent with the concerns raised in the passage
regarding the drivers of carnivore-human conflicts?

1547.
Given the insights provided by Penteriani’s research and Wilkinson’s statement, which of the following
conclusions can be drawn about the relationship between landscape heterogeneity and human-carnivore
conflicts?

1546.
According to the passage, what is a significant factor that contributes to the habituation of carnivores to
human presence?

1541.
It can be inferred that all of the following contributed to a decline in the allure of spices, EXCEPT:

1542.
In the context of the passage, the people who heard the story of pepper trees being guarded by snakes
would be least likely to arrive at the conclusion that

1543.
In the context of the passage, which one of the following conclusions CANNOT be reached?

1544.
If a trader brought white peppercorns from India to medieval Europe, all of the following are unlikely to
happen, EXCEPT: