Which of the following is/are true when milk changes into
curd?
(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi solid.
(ii) It changes colour.
(iii) It changes taste.
(iv) The change cannot be reversed.
Choose the correct option from below :
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct
(b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(d) (i) to (iv) are correct
The correct option is (c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
Explanation:
(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi solid:
When milk turns into curd, it becomes semi-solid, which is a true statement.
(ii) It changes colour:
This statement is not true; the color of milk usually does not significantly change when it becomes curd.
(iii) It changes taste:
Yes, the taste of milk changes drastically when it turns into curd due to the formation of lactic acid.
(iv) The change cannot be reversed:
This is also true, as converting curd back into milk is not a simple process and requires additional procedures.
Why other options are incorrect:
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct: This option is incorrect because the statement about color change is not true.
(b) (ii) and (iii) are correct: This option is incorrect as the color change statement is false.
(d) (i) to (iv) are correct: This option is incorrect because the statement about color change is false.