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The first milk secreted by the mother for a few days after birth, rich in IgA antibodies, is called:
AWhey
BColostrum
CCream
DWhey protein
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Colostrum
**Colostrum** = the first yellowish milk during initial days of lactation. Rich in **IgA antibodies** that protect the newborn — a classic example of natural **passive immunity**. NCERT explicitly recommends colostrum feeding.
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