Question

Your mother bought Besan and mustard oil from local vendor. Name one adulterant which may be present in each and write two ill effects of each on human body. Advise her any four tips buying unadulterated groceries. 

Answer 1

Adulterant in besan- kesari dal 

Adulterant in mustard oil- argemone seeds

Ill effects of kesari dal

a.  Lathyrism

b.  Paralysis of lower limbs

c.  Pain in knee and ankle joints

Ill effects of argemone seeds: 

a.  Gestro intestinal disturbances 

b. Irregular fever

c.  Renal failure

d.  Swelling in feet and legs

e.  Blindness

Precautions to be taken while buying groceries are:

a.  buy from reputed shop

b.  buy packed and sealed spices

c.  check the standardized mark

d.  do not compromise on quality an d price