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Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows: 
In Australia, jellyfish are most common between November and May. In Hawaii, jellyfish often show up on south-facing beaches eight days after a full moon. In the Mediterranean, blooms usually appear in the summer. Unfortunately for travellers, there is no worldwide database for recent jellyfish sightings, and tourism officials are sometimes reluctant to publicize jellyfish swarms out of fear that such news will scare off visitors.
Q. Which of the following can be BEST concluded from the above paragraph?
  • a)
    Celestial bodies have an influence on jellyfish sightings.
  • b)
    Economic interests influence security advisories.
  • c)
    Tourism officials hide the truth about jellyfish sightings.
  • d)
    Seasonal variations in the marine temperature impact jellyfish sightings.
  • e)
    Tourists visiting north-facing beaches in Hawaii do not spot jellyfish.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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While some of the other options can be assumed indirectly from the passage, "In Hawaii, jellyfish often show up on south-facing beaches eight days after a full moon" clearly indicate that celestial bodies (moon) affect jellyfish sightings.
Hence we can conclude only option A from the passage.
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Summary:
The paragraph discusses the seasonal variations and geographical factors that influence jellyfish sightings in different parts of the world. It also mentions the lack of a worldwide database for recent jellyfish sightings and the reluctance of tourism officials to publicize jellyfish swarms.

Explanation:
The paragraph provides information about different factors that influence jellyfish sightings in various regions. From this information, we can conclude that celestial bodies have an influence on jellyfish sightings.

Factors influencing jellyfish sightings:
1. Australia: Jellyfish are most common between November and May.
2. Hawaii: Jellyfish often show up on south-facing beaches eight days after a full moon.
3. Mediterranean: Blooms usually appear in the summer.

Conclusion:
1. Jellyfish sightings are influenced by seasonal variations and geographical factors.
2. The paragraph does not mention economic interests influencing security advisories, so option (b) is not supported.
3. While tourism officials may be reluctant to publicize jellyfish swarms, there is no evidence to conclude that they hide the truth about jellyfish sightings, so option (c) is not supported.
4. The paragraph does not mention anything about the impact of marine temperature on jellyfish sightings, so option (d) is not supported.
5. The paragraph does not mention anything about north-facing beaches in Hawaii, so option (e) is not supported.

Therefore, the best conclusion from the paragraph is that celestial bodies have an influence on jellyfish sightings (option A).
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