___________ is added to milk as an adulterant.

Oil

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Sugar

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Water

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Salt

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Solution

The correct option is C Water
The low-quality substance which is added to a food item is called adulterant. Water is added to milk as an adulterant to increase the quantity of milk.

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Identify the correct statement/statements.

(I) A food becomes adulterated when non-food substances are added to it.

(II) A food becomes adulterated when quality components are added to it.

Study the two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Iodine when added in milk, changes milk colour to dark blue.

Reason (R) : Starch is present in milk.

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