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Q. Which of the following is the most commonly used chemical for ripening of mangoes in India?
Answer: Calcium Carbide
Notes: Calcium Carbide is the most commonly used chemical for ripening of mangoes in India. It reacts with the moisture emanated by the respiration of the fruit. It liberates a gas called acetylene which helps in ripening the fruit. 

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