When do you say that food is adulterated under the PFA Act? A. If it is obtained from diseased animal. B. If spices are sold without their essence. C. If it contains any prohibited or permitted preservatives in excess of the prescribed limits. D. If false claims are made for it upon label.

Correct option is C

Under the Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act, food is considered adulterated if:
It is sourced from diseased animals
It lacks essential ingredients (e.g., spices without essence)
It has excess preservatives beyond permissible limits Correct combination: A, B, and C