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Vanaspati ghee is obtained by the vegetable oilsA ) hydrogenationB ) substitutionC ) additionD ) oxidation

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Vanaspati ghee is obtained through the process of hydrogenation, which is option A.

Hydrogenation involves adding hydrogen gas to vegetable oils at high temperatures and pressures, typically using a catalyst. This process turns liquid vegetable oils into solid or semi-solid fats, increasing their stability and giving them a higher melting point. Vanaspati ghee is a partially hydrogenated vegetable oil that is commonly used as a substitute for traditional ghee or butter in various culinary applications.