Question

Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Rubber and plastic are used for covering electrical wires, plug tops and switches.
Statement 2: Rubber and plastic are insulators.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
• B. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.

Rubber and plastic are used for covering electrical wires, plug tops and switches because rubber and plastic are insulators. We specifically need insulators for such coverings so that we don't get any electric shocks.