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Per NCERT, how many PAIRS of RIBS does an adult human have?
A14 pairs
B6 pairs
C12 pairs
D10 pairs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 12 pairs
Per NCERT §3.6, humans have 12 pairs of ribs forming the rib cage. The other numbers misstate.
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