Q77 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? (Acid) (Acid found in)1.Lactic acid - Curd2.Tartaric acid - Grapes3.Acetic acid - PotatoSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 2 and 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (b) Only 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Lactic–curd and tartaric–grapes are correct NCERT pairs.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Acetic acid is vinegar, not potato. Potato is often listed with oxalic / starch, not acetic.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Tartaric–grapes holds.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Lactic–curd holds.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. Acetic acid is not the potato acid. Also note: Lactic — Curd / sour milk; Tartaric — Grapes, tamarind; Acetic — Vinegar; CH3COOH; Oxalic — Sometimes cited for tomato/potato traps.