Question

Which of the following statements is not related to toddy?

(a) Prepared by fermentation of coconut water

(b) Traditional drink in some parts of Northern India

(c) Jaggery is produced by boiling it

(d) Arrack is obtained from toddy

I had been asked this question in an internship interview.

Query is from Microbes in Household Products-2 in division Microbes in Human Welfare of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Traditional drink in some parts of Northern India

Easiest explanation: Coconut water is fermented to produce a refreshing drink called toddy. It is a traditional drink in some parts of Southern India. Palm sugar or jaggery is produced by boiling it. Arrack is obtained by the distillation of fermented toddy.