Food Adulteration
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)
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Which of the following is a common adulterant in milk?
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Water
Water is commonly added to milk to increase volume, reducing its nutritional value.
What is the main reason for intentional food adulteration?
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To increase profit
Sellers add cheaper substances to increase weight and earn more money, even though it lowers food quality.
Which of these is an example of incidental adulteration?
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Pesticide residues in fruits
Incidental adulteration occurs due to carelessness, like pesticides remaining on crops after farming.
Which adulterant may cause chronic toxicity when consumed over time?
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Lead
Metals like lead and mercury accumulate in the body and can cause long-term damage, especially to the nervous system.
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