Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following chemicals helps in fruit ripening?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Ethephon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ethephon”.
The chemical that helps in fruit ripening is ethylene (also known as ethene). Ethephon is a plant growth regulator that releases ethylene when it breaks down.

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