Question

Arrack is fermented
(a) Apple juice
(b) Toddy
(c) Cashewnut thalamus
(d) Grapes

Answer 1

Hint: It is the drink that is alcoholic and is made from the sap of the coconut flowers by the process of distillation. It is mostly produced in the south Indian regions and may be harmful if consumed in large amounts.

Complete answer:
Arrack is the fermented Toddy. It is made from the sap of the coconut flowers. First, the process of fermentation toddy is produced from the coconut sap which then undergoes distillation to produce arrack from the fermented toddy.
- Toddy is also known as the palm wine which is created from the fermented alcoholic beverage mainly from the palm trees or even sugarcanes.
- Fermentation is the process of releasing heat by breaking down various substances with the help of microorganisms.
- Attacks are mainly of two types: Batavia Arrack and Ceylon Arrack.
- The Batavia Arrack has a clear color with the taste of distinctive rum while the Ceylon Arrack is darker in color and has less smell and taste of rum.
- Arrack is called by many names including ‘rack’, ‘arak’, and ‘rak’.
- They are said to be the spirits of the new world and are a predecessor of various kinds of alcoholic beverages.
- The toddy when kept fermenting for a longer time will form vinegar having a more sour and acidic taste.
- In India arrack was banned in several states of the southern region including Kerala and Karnataka in 1996 and 2007 respectively.

So, the correct answer is ‘Toddy’.

Note: The term Arrack was derived from the Arabic word, ‘arak’, meaning ‘distillate’. It originated in the middle east where arrack was made from the grapes and anise- flavored by the process of distillation. Later it was introduced that the word arrack originated from the Areca tree from which different varieties of arrack are formed.