Question

Assertion — Salt is added to chips and pickles.
Reason — Salting removes oxygen from the food item.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Option (C):
Assertion statement:

1. Different methods are present for the preservation of food materials like heating, freezing etc.
2. Chemical preservation techniques like salting is used for the preservation of raw mangoes and tamarind.
3. Salt is added to the food substances like chips and pickles.

Reason statement:

1. Addition of salt doesn't allow the growth of the bacteria.
2. The shelf life of the food is increased by salt and therefore can be used for longer duration.

Final answer: Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.