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UPSC 2000: Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the
(a)seeds have very high oil content
(b)oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids
(c)oil has long shelf life
(d)oil has very low Erucic acid content
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) oil has very low Erucic acid content
‘Canola’ (Canadian Oil Low Acid) mustard lines are specifically bred to contain less than 2 % erucic acid, which makes the oil safe for human consumption; high oil content or shelf-life is not the defining trait. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2000-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2000, GS Paper 1, as Question 125. It falls under Science & Technology > Biotechnology & Genetics.
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