Which among the following is the unit of the scale used for measurement of the spicy heat of a chili pepper?

Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams

A. Smith A.
B. Wright B.
C. Orville C.
D. Scoville D.

Correct Answer: D সঠিক উত্তর: D

Explanation ব্যাখ্যা

The Scoville scale is a measure of the ‘hotness’ of a chili pepper or anything derived from chili peppers, i.e. hot sauce. The scale is actually a measure of the concentration of the chemical compound capsaicin which is the active component that produces the heat sensation for humans.
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