General science UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

The gas used in artificial ripening of unripe fruit is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Acetylene

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Acetylene”.

Acetylene is commonly used for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly bananas and tomatoes.

Ethylene, which is a natural plant hormone involved in ripening, is often used in this context, but acetylene is used as a substitute in some applications.

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