Question

Statement 1: Black pepper is obtained from ripened berries by removing the pulp.

Statement 2: White pepper is obtained by plucking a few cherries which have turned orange/ red, are spread on the floor and are separated by trampling.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) False, False

Best explanation: Both the statements are false. White pepper is obtained from ripened berries by removing the pulp. Black pepper is obtained by plucking a few cherries which have turned orange/ red, are spread on the floor and are separated by trampling.