Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2399MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Critical Reasoning
Question Statement:
Claim: 'Microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) in refrigerated fruit transport containers improve produce shelf life.' Which finding most strongly strengthens this?
Options:
(A) PCMs absorb ambient heat spikes during transit delays without external power, maintaining internal air temperatures within a narrow 1$^{\circ}$C window.
(B) Transport containers are loaded onto diesel trucks.
(C) Refrigeration units have compressors.
(D) Fruit respiration produces carbon dioxide.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Maintaining container temperature within 1$^{\circ}$C without power during delays directly proves enhanced produce protection.