Question

Match the edible oil refining stages given in Column I with their respective functions in Column II

• A. P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
• B. P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4
• C. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
• D. P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

Hint:

In oil refining, each stage is designed to remove specific unwanted components such as free fatty acids, phosphatides, pigments, and waxes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- P. Degumming involves the removal of phosphatides, which are removed in the degumming stage. This matches with 3.
- Q. Neutralization is the process where free fatty acids are removed, which matches with 4.
- R. Bleaching is the process where pigments are removed, which matches with 2.
- S. Winterization is the process where waxes are separated, which matches with 1.
Thus, the correct matching is:
\[ \boxed{\text{(C) P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1}}. \]