White stones are usually added as an adulterant in _______.

chilly powder

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wheat flour

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salt

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rice

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Solution

The correct option is D rice
Small white stones are usually added to the rice as they look like rice pellets. This is done to increase the weight of the rice bag and the profits in rice trade.

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