Which among the following substances are used as an adulterant?
A
Water
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B
Oil
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C
Brick powder
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D
Starch
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Solution
The correct options are A Water B Oil C Brick powder D Starch Adulterants are added to pure substances to extend the quantity while reducing the quality.Examples of some common adulterants are oil, water, artificial colours, brick powder, starch.