Question

Washing the fruits and vegetables before eating is done to prevent the contamination of fruits with germs. Thus it is a ___________

• A. First aid
• B. Preventive measure
• C. Corrective measure
• D. Cooking method

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Preventive measure

Washing the fruits and vegetables before eating is done to remove germs, dust, toxic chemicals etc and to prevent the contamination by germs. The diseases like cholera, typhoid, worm infections etc can easily be avoided if the fruits and vegetables are washed thoroughly before consuming. Also, remnants of pesticides and insecticides are removed by thorough washing.