Which one of the following beverages is produced without distillation of fermented broth?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Wine
Alcoholic drinks are made by fermenting malted cereals or fruit juices with brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which produces ethanol. Some drinks are used as they come out of fermentation. Others are distilled, which raises their alcohol content.
(1) Brandy — Incorrect. Brandy is made by distillation of the fermented broth.
(2) Wine — Correct. Wine, like beer, is produced without distillation.
(3) Whisky — Incorrect. Whisky is made by distillation.
(4) Rum — Incorrect. Rum is also made by distillation.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 30-05-2026 (Slot 2) and on 21-05-2026 (Slot 2).
NCERT Extract:
Fermented Beverages – “… Depending on the type of the raw material used for fermentation and the type of processing (with or without distillation) different types of alcoholic drinks are obtained. Wine and beer are produced without distillation whereas whisky, brandy and rum are produced by distillation of the fermented broth.”