At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit

Reduces substantially

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Does not change

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Increases heavily

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Varies continuously

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Solution

The correct option is C
Increases heavily

In a circuit, when a live wire and a neutral wire come into direct contact(shorted), the current in the circuit increases drastically.

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