46th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2004
The name of the gas used to artificially ripen raw fruits is-
aAmmonia
bAcetylene✓ Correct
cCarbon Monoxide
dEthylene
Explanation
Both acetylene and ethylene gases are used for fruit ripening. However, at present, the use of acetylene for artificial fruit ripening is not permitted. Naturally, fruits ripen due to the ethylene hormone. Ethylene gas is also being used for artificial ripening.
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