Question

Match List I with List II:

List I	List II
A. Mustard Oil	I. Papaya Seeds
B. Milk & Curd	II. Argemone Oil
C. Pulses	III. Starch Powder
D. Black Pepper	IV. Dyes Chemical & Lead Chromate

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

For matching questions on food adulteration, recall common adulterants and their respective food items. Focus on their use to detect mismatches easily.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct matches between List I and List II are:

• A. Mustard Oil matches with II. Argemone Oil, as argemone oil is a common adulterant in mustard oil.
• B. Milk & Curd matches with III. Starch Powder, which is often used as an adulterant to thicken milk or curd.
• C. Pulses matches with IV. Dyes Chemical & Lead Chromate, which are used to enhance the appearance of pulses.
• D. Black Pepper matches with I. Papaya Seeds, as papaya seeds are sometimes mixed with black pepper to increase quantity.

Understanding the common adulterants helps identify food safety issues and address them effectively.