Question

Mark the correct statement.

(A) Common salt has been used to preserve meat and fish for ages.
(B) Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to check the growth of bacteria.
(C) Salting is also used to preserve amla, raw mangoes, tamarind, etc.

• A. (A) and (B) only
• B. (B) and (C) only
• C. (A) and (C) only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Common salt has been used to preserve meat and fish for ages. Meat and fish are covered with dry salt to check the growth of bacteria. Salting is also used to preserve amla, raw mangoes, tamarind, etc. Common salt reduce the water content, thus inhibiting the bacterial growth on the food items.

So, the correct answer is option D.