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A cleaning substance made from animal fat or vegetable oil is called ______ .

A

bleaching powder

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B

detergent

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C

soap

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washing liquid

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Solution

The correct option is C soap
Soap is a cleaning agent that is made by mixing animal fats or vegetable oil with alkalis like sodium or potassium hydroxide. They are used for bathing, washing clothes, utensils, etc.

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