Literary Works
Class 12 / General English
Literary Works
Question 24 of 56Book: TN-ENG-12Chapter 2
Why does George Orwell condemn adding sugar to tea?
A
Sugar increases the risk of heart disease
B
It destroys the true bitter flavour of the tea
C
Sugar prevents tea leaves from settling
D
It turns the beverage sour
Correct AnswerB.
It destroys the true bitter flavour of the tea
Explanation
Orwell argues that sweetening tea ruins its authentic flavour, asserting that adding sugar means tasting only sugar rather than the stimulating tea itself