With reference to the Food irradiation technology consider the following statements 1 ...........

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With reference to the Food irradiation technology, consider the following statements

1. Food irradiation is a technology in which food products are subjected to a high dosage of radiation to treat them from germs and insects.

2. It increases longevity and shelf life of food products.

3. It does not reduce the nutritional value

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 Only

1 and 2 Only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3 Only

Statement 1 is INCORRECT. Food products are not subjected to 'high' radiation. Instead, they

are subjected to dosage of 'low' radiation.

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