Centre for sense of smell is

Cerebellum

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Olfactory lobes

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Cerebrum

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Midbrain

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Solution

The correct option is D Cerebrum
C. Cerebrum
Reason: The olfactory system is the sensory system used for smelling also known as olfaction. It is one of the special senses, that have directly associated specific organs. The senses of olfaction are carried by the olfactory nerves (an example of a cranial nerve) to the olfactory lobe, a part of the cerebrum. So the correct option is C.

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