STATEMENT-1: Cast iron is different from pig iron. STATEMENT-2 : Cast iron made by melting pig iron with scrap iron using hot blast and has about 3% carbon content.
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
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STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
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STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
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Solution
The correct option is A STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
Cast iron is iron or a ferrous alloy which has been heated until it liquefies, and is then poured into a mould to solidify. It is usually made from pig iron and cast iron is more refined than pig iron.