Question

Pick the odd one out from the following groups, giving reasons for your answer.

• A. Butter
• B. Oil
• C. Dal
• D. Ghee

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Dal

The correct option is C:
Explanation for the correct option:

1. Food is a substance from which living things derive nutrition and energy for other purposes such as growth, development, and health. It is primarily derived from two sources: plant sources and animal sources
2. Dal is a cereal plant product that is enriched with proteins.

Explanation for incorrect options:
Option A:
Butter is a derivative of milk that is mostly obtained from the reared farm animals such as cows, and goats. It has high-fat content.

Option B:

Oil can be extracted from both plant and animal sources. The plant source such as soybean and mustard. The animal source such as fish, liver, etc.
Option D:
Ghee is one of the milk derivatives obtained from animals such as cows, and goats, which are rich in fats and protein.

Final answer: Dal is a plant product.