Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Examples)	List-II (Type of processed foods)
(A) Pickles, jam, marmalade, squashes	(I) Functional foods
(B) Probiotics	(II) Formulated foods
(C) Frozen peas and frozen vegetables, canned fruits and vegetables	(III) Manufactured foods
(D) Bread, biscuits, ice cream	(IV) Preserved foods

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Hint:

In matching questions with overlapping categories, identify the most specific and unambiguous pairs first (like Probiotics -> Functional Foods). Use these certain matches to eliminate incorrect options and deduce the intended logic for the more ambiguous pairs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching examples of processed foods with their correct classification. The categories are specific and can sometimes overlap, so we must find the best or most defining fit for each example.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation and Matching:
Let's analyze each pair based on the most likely intended classification.


(B) Probiotics: These are foods containing live microorganisms intended to provide health benefits. This is the very definition of a (I) Functional food. This match is unambiguous. B -> I.

(A) Pickles, jam, marmalade, squashes: The primary purpose of making these products is to extend shelf life using high concentrations of salt, sugar, or acid. Therefore, their most defining category is (IV) Preserved foods. This match is very strong. A -> IV.



(D) Bread, biscuits, ice cream is matched with (III) Manufactured foods. This is a plausible classification. These items are created from raw materials through a complex industrial or manufacturing process, resulting in a product with a new form and structure.

(C) Frozen peas..., canned fruits... is matched with (II) Formulated foods. This is the most ambiguous pairing. "Formulated" usually implies a mixture of ingredients according to a recipe.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The combination with the strongest and most consistent matches is found in option (4):

(A) Pickles, jam -> (IV) Preserved foods
(B) Probiotics -> (I) Functional foods
(C) Frozen/canned vegetables -> (II) Formulated foods (by elimination)
(D) Bread, biscuits, ice cream -> (III) Manufactured foods
Thus, option (4) is the most logical choice.