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[#186] Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) act was passed in . . . . . . . . year.
Correct Answer

(B) 1954

Explanation

Solution: Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) act was passed in the year 1954. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (Amended in 1964, 1976, 1986). The Act protects from adulteration/contamination of food that may lead to health risks for consumers. The Act deals with the frauds also that can be perpetrated by the dealers by supplying cheaper or adulterated foods. To prevent food adulteration regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products, including edible oil is performed.

[#187] Ratio of green onion to dry onion is
Correct Answer

(B) 10 : 1

Explanation

Solution: The ratio of green onion to dry onion is 10 : 1. Onion ( Allium cepa ), a very commonly used vegetable, ranks third in the world production of major vegetables. Processing and preservation of onion by suitable means is a major thrust area for a long time. The various kinds of treatments followed for dehydration of onion such as convective air drying, solar drying, fluidized bed drying, vacuum microwave drying, infrared drying and osmotic drying.

[#188] The best pH for tomato cultivation is
Correct Answer

(A) 6.0 - 7.0

Explanation

Solution: The best pH for tomato cultivation is 6.0 - 7.0. Tomato can be grown on a wide range of soils from sandy to heavy clay. However, well-drained, sandy or red loam soils rich in organic matter with a pH range of 6.0 - 7.0 are considered ideal. Tomato is a warm-season crop. The best fruit colour and quality are obtained at a temperature range of 21 - 24°C.

[#189] Agrifound red is a variety of
Correct Answer

(D) Multiplier onion

Explanation

Solution: Agrifound red is a variety of Multiplier onions . Bulbs are dark red, globular in shape, 46 cm in size with tight skin, and moderately pungent. TSS is 12 - 13%. The plant matures in 95 - 110 days after transplanting. The yield is 30 - 40 t/ha. Average keeping quality. Recommended for Kharif season. Suitable for export purposes.

[#190] Yeast is employed in the preparation of
Correct Answer

(B) Wine

Explanation

Solution: Yeast is employed in the preparation of Wine . The role of yeast in winemaking is the most important element that distinguishes wine from fruit juice. In the absence of oxygen, yeast converts the sugars of the fruit into alcohol and carbon dioxide through the process of fermentation. The more sugars in the grapes, the higher the potential alcohol level of the wine if the yeast is allowed to carry out fermentation to dryness.