A shopkeeper has lowered the quality of products by adding cheaper substances.
Identify the type of exploitation by the shopkeeper.
A
Misinformation
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B
Adulteration
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C
Sale of sub-standard products
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D
High pricing
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Solution
The correct option is B Adulteration Adulteration is a legal term meaning that a food product has failed to meet the legal standards. One form of adulteration is the addition of another substance to a food item to increase its quantity in the raw or prepared form, which results in loss of the actual quality of the food item.