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Consider the following statements: 1. The fat content of milk is calculated by lactometer. 2. Adulteration of milk fat with hydrogenated vegetable oils like vanaspati is detected by Baudoin test. 3. The Oswald Pipette is used to determine the Viscosity of milk. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements: 1. The fat content of milk is calculated by lactometer. 2. Adulteration of milk fat with hydrogenated vegetable oils like vanaspati is detected by Baudoin test. 3. The Oswald Pipette is used to determine the Viscosity of milk. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Answer: 2 and 3 only

Milk fat adulteration with hydrogenated vegetable oils is detected via the Baudouin test, and milk viscosity is measured using an Ostwald viscometer pipette; however, a lactometer measures density, not fat content directly.

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This question is part of 🦠 Microbiology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.