Question

Which among the following substances can be considered as an adulterant?

• A. water
• B. oil
• C. brick powder
• D. starch

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

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.