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Sugar is obtained from:


A

Sugarcane

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B

Sugarbeet

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C

Jaggery

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D

Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D

Both a and b


Explanation For correct option

Option (D) Both a and b

  • Both sugarcane and sugar beets are used to obtain sugar.
  • In sugarcane, sugar is stored in the sugarcane stalks by the help of photosynthesis.
  • The stalks are harvested and sent to factories where cane juice is extracted, filtered, purified and then crystallised to form sugar.
  • In sugar beets, the sugar is stored in the roots.
  • After harvesting, the beets are washed, sliced and boiled in water, then filtered and crystallised to extract sugar.

Explantion for incorrect option :

Option (C) Jaggery :

  • It is product formed during the formation of sugar.
  • Thus option is incorrect

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