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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 6.1 ANIMALS – NERVOUS SYSTEM
The sense organ in which olfactory receptors are present is :
  1. (A) Nose
  2. (B) Skin
  3. (C) Tongue
  4. (D) Inner ear
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Model Answer

(A) Nose

Olfactory receptors detect smell and are located in the nose.

Source: Chapter 6, Section 6.1 – Animals: Nervous System

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Explanation

The passage directly states: "gustatory receptors will detect taste while olfactory receptors will detect smell," and lists the nose among the sense organs where receptors are located. "Olfactory" relates to smell → nose. This is a straightforward recall question; just write the option and one supporting line.

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