arrow
arrow
arrow
Double Fortified Salt (DFS) is an innovative food product delivering these two nutrients to the population—
Question

Double Fortified Salt (DFS) is an innovative food product delivering these two nutrients to the population—

A.

Iodine and retinol

B.

Iodine and folic acid

C.

Iodine and calcium

D.

Iodine and iron

Correct option is D


• Option (d): Correct
– DFS contains Iodine + Iron, making it useful for addressing iodine deficiency and iron deficiency anemia simultaneously.
– Salt is an excellent delivery vehicle because it is universally consumed.
• Others Incorrect:
– (a) Retinol is unstable in salt.
– (b) Folic acid fortification is not standardized in salt.
– (c) Calcium fortification is uncommon and not recognized under DFS standards.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

IBPS SO Prelims 2026 Full Mock Test 01 (New Pattern)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon125 Marks
  • timerIcon80 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

IBPS AFO Prelims Professional Knowledge Sectional Test 01

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon25 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon50 Marks
  • timerIcon20 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Last Minute English Revision Test 03 (Based on IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Memory Based)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon25 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon25 Marks
  • timerIcon20 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘MPPSC FSO’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
530k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow