1997 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 1997 · General Studies

Question 124: Science and Technology

The major component of honey is

aglucose
bsucrose
cmaltose
dfructose

AnswerThe answer is (d).

Honey is mainly sugars, and fructose is the largest, at roughly 38 per cent, with glucose next at roughly 31 per cent. Sucrose and maltose are present in small amounts. The high fructose makes honey sweeter than table sugar. Remember fructose as the leading sugar of honey.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Glucose is the second-largest sugar in honey.
  • (b) Sucrose is only a small share of honey.
  • (c) Maltose is only a small share of honey.
  • (d) Right: fructose is the largest component.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1997, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.