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Wetting arhar/thur dal with water makes the latter yellow because of


A

yellow powder

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yellow pigment from dal

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C

adulterant metanil

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D

kesari dal

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Solution

The correct option is C

adulterant metanil


The Correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Metanil yellow is a synthetic dye that is adulterated with pulses and turmeric powder.
  2. It makes the pulses brighter.
  3. It will affect the nervous system since it's a neurotoxic dye.
  4. Since it is affecting the nervous system it leads to paralysis.
  5. When water is added to dal, it will get released from dal making the water yellow in color.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A :

Yellow powder - It is not adulterated with thur dal.

Option B:

Yellow pigment from dal - Natural yellow pigment will not be released from the dal in water.

Option D:

Kesari dal - Natural pigment from Kesari dal also will not be released in water.

Final Answer:

Wetting arhar/thur dal with water makes the latter yellow because of Metanil yellow.


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