A switch must be connected in the :

(a) live wire

(b) neutral wire

(c) earth wire

(d) either earth or neutral wire.

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Solution

A switch must be connected in the live wire.

Explanation: A switch must be connected in the live wire so that when it is in 'off' position, the circuit is incomplete and no current reaches the appliance through the live wire.

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