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Assertion : Toddy becomes unpalatable af...

Assertion : Toddy becomes unpalatable after 24 hours.
Reason : The fermentation of toddy is continued by naturally occuring yeasts.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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A
Toddy is a traditional drink of some parts of South India which is made by fermentation of sap of palms. Toddy left for few hours undergoes fermentation with the help of naturally occurring yeast to form bevarge containing about `6%` alcohol. But after about 24 hours toddy becomes unpalatable because fermentation is carried on. Now. it can be used for production of vinegar.
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