PPSC PCS 2025 · Question 56 of 100

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Cooking food takes more time in Shimla as compared to Delhi. Statement II: As altitude increases and atmospheric pressure decreases, the boiling point of water decreases. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
DBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Explanation

Both are true and the second explains the first: lower atmospheric pressure at Shimla's altitude lowers water's boiling point, so cooking takes longer.

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