Question

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

• A. yellow powder of dal
• B. yellow pigment from dal
• C. adulterant metanil
• D. Kesari dal

Answer 1

The correct option is C

adulterant metanil

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Metanil is a yellow dye that is used to adulterate arhar or Tuhar dal.
2. Since the dal is yellow in color, it is mixed with the Metanil adulterant to brighten the dal color.
3. That's why, when adulterated dal is washed with water, the Metanil dissolves in water, making it yellow-colored.

Explanation of incorrect options

Option D:

1. Kesari dal is used to adulterate other deals since it is cheap in cost.

Final Answer: Wetting arhar/ tuhar dal with water makes the latter yellow because of adulterant metanil.