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In case of any accidental contact of a person with a live wire what should be done?

A

Immediately switch off the main switch

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Pull away the person

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Provide him/her iron and heat

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Immediately switch off the main switch
In case of any accidental contact of a person with a live wire immediately switch off the main switch.

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