Question : Match the source in Column B with the product of Column A.
Column A ((Product) |
Column B((Source) |
(a) Formic acid | (1) Lemon |
(b) Citric acid | (2) Tamarind |
(c) Tartaric acid | (3) Ants |
Option 1: a b c
3 2 1
Option 2: a b c
3 1 2
Option 3: a b c
2 3 1
Option 4: a b c
2 1 3
Correct Answer: a b c
3 1 2
Solution : The correct options are a-(3), b- (1), c- (2)
Formic acid is a chemical component present in various ant venoms. When these ants bite or sting, formic acid is injected into the skin, causing a burning sensation. Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons . It adds to the sour flavour of these fruits and is often used in foods and drinks as a flavouring and preservation. Tartaric acid is an acid that occurs naturally in a variety of fruits, including tamarind . It adds to the tamarind's sour flavour and is used to enhance flavour in cooking and food preparation.
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1. Gangaur | a. West Bengal |
2. Ganesh Chaturthi | b. Rajasthan |
3. Durga Puja | c. Maharashtra |
Option 1: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Option 2: 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Option 3: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Option 4: 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
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i. Protein-rich food | a. Wheat |
ii. Fat rich food | b. Lemon |
iii. Carbohydrate-rich food | c. Egg white |
iv. Vitamin C-rich food | d. Butter and cheese |
Option 1: i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d
Option 2: i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Option 3: i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Option 4: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
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Sector | Example |
1. Primary | a. Consultancy |
2. Secondary | b. Apiculture |
3. Tertiary | c. Shoe factory |
Option 1: 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a
Option 2: 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b
Option 3: 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b
Option 4: 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a
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i.Chlorophyceae | a.Brown algae |
i.Phaeophyceae | b.Green algae |
i.Rhodophyceae | c.Blue-green algae |
v.Cyanophyceae | d.Red algae |
Option 1: i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
Option 2: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
Option 3: i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Option 4: i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
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1. Kerala | a. Highest sex ratio |
2. Haryana | b. Lowest sex ratio |
3. Goa | c. Highest percentage share of urban population |
Option 1: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Option 2: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
Option 3: 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
Option 4: 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
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