Arrange the dairy chain from source to derived products: Items: 1. curd 2. grass 3. butter 4. milk 5. cow Choose the correct production/derivation sequence.
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A5, 2, 3, 4, 1
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B4, 2, 5, 3, 1
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C2, 5, 4, 3, 1
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D5, 2, 4, 1, 3
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This sequence traces how a primary input (fodder) leads to dairy products through biological production and processing steps.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- 2 = Grass (fodder).
- 5 = Cow (producer of milk).
- 4 = Milk (primary output).
- 3 = Butter (derived from milk/cream).
- 1 = Curd (can be derived from milk as well; here we place it after butter to fit the intended single chain).
Concept / Approach:Start with input feed → animal → primary product → processed derivatives. While both curd and butter derive from milk, the single linear chain expected by such questions typically lists major processed products after milk; we finalize with curd to complete the given set.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Grass (2) → Cow (5).Cow (5) → Milk (4).Milk (4) → Butter (3) (via cream/churning).Milk (4) → Curd (1) (fermentation; placed last to complete the sequence).Verification / Alternative check:Either butter or curd may be interchanged in real workflows (both from milk), but the provided correct option reflects a common textbook chain.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Starting with cow or milk ignores the fodder cause.
- Placing curd before milk contradicts derivation.
Common Pitfalls:Forgetting that animal nutrition precedes production; mixing up parallel derivatives into a single linear order.
Final Answer:2, 5, 4, 3, 1