Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Milk possesses distinct physical and chemical properties that can be measured to assess its composition, quality, and freshness.
These properties are used in specific quality control tests to evaluate the milk before processing.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us analyze each property in List-I and its practical application in List-II:
-(A) Specific gravity:
The specific gravity of milk is determined using a lactometer.
Along with fat content, specific gravity is used in Richmond's formula to estimate the Total Solids (TS) and Solids-Not-Fat (SNF) of the milk sample.
Therefore, (A) matches with (II).
-(B) Freezing Point Depression (FPD):
The freezing point of genuine milk is highly constant, typically around \(-0.505^\circ\text{C}\) to \(-0.525^\circ\text{C}\).
Because added water dilutes the dissolved solutes, it raises the freezing point toward \(0^\circ\text{C}\).
FPD is the most sensitive and reliable test for detecting the dilution of milk with added water.
Therefore, (B) matches with (I).
-(C) Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP):
Fresh milk has an ORP of about \(+0.2\) to \(+0.3\ \text{V}\).
As microorganisms grow, they consume oxygen and release reducing substances, which lowers the ORP.
This shift is monitored in dye reduction tests, such as the Methylene Blue Reduction Test (MBRT), where the dye decolorizes when the ORP drops below a certain threshold.
Therefore, (C) matches with (IV).
-(D) Acidity:
The developed acidity in milk is caused by the bacterial fermentation of lactose into lactic acid.
Higher acidity destabilizes the protein system, making casein susceptible to heat coagulation.
Thus, acidity measurements are used to assess the heat stability of milk, ensuring it can withstand thermal processing without curdling.
Therefore, (D) matches with (III).
This matching sequence corresponds to Option (B).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III).