Which of the following Column - A is correctly matched with Column B?

Column -A (Adulteration)		Column-B (Food Items)
(i)	Papaya seeds	(a)	Turmeric
(ii)	Argemone seeds	(b)	milk
(iii)	Detergent	(c)	Mustard oil
(iv)	yellow aniline dye	(d)	black pepper

The correct answer is i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a.

Key Points 

• Papaya Seeds - Black Pepper:  Papaya seeds are used to adulterate black pepper as they are similar in size and colour.
• Argemone Seeds - Mustard Oil:  Argemone seeds are used to adulterate mustard oil, which may make the oil toxic.
• Detergent – ​​Milk:  Adding detergent to milk increases its density and is harmful for health.
• Yellow Aniline Dye – Turmeric:  Adding yellow aniline dye to turmeric makes its colour bright, but it is harmful for health.

Additional Information 

• Food Adulteration:  Food adulteration can cause serious threat to the health of consumers and strict rules and regulations are required to prevent this.
• Identification of adulteration:  Adulteration in food items can be identified by using various chemicals and natural elements.
• Consumer Awareness:  Consumers should be cautious while purchasing food items and must buy only quality certified products.
• Role of Government:  Government should take strict measures to stop adulteration of food items and punish the culprits.
• Health Effects:  Consuming adulterated food items can cause poisoning, allergies, and other serious health problems.