Question

Sugar is obtained from:

• A. Sugarcane
• B. Sugarbeet
• C. Jaggery
• D. Both a and b

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both a and b

Explanation For correct option

Option (D) Both a and b

• Both sugarcane and sugar beets are used to obtain sugar.
• In sugarcane, sugar is stored in the sugarcane stalks by the help of photosynthesis.
• The stalks are harvested and sent to factories where cane juice is extracted, filtered, purified and then crystallised to form sugar.
• In sugar beets, the sugar is stored in the roots.
• After harvesting, the beets are washed, sliced and boiled in water, then filtered and crystallised to extract sugar.

Explantion for incorrect option :

Option (C) Jaggery :

• It is product formed during the formation of sugar.
• Thus option is incorrect