Question

Statement I: Fire can be stopped by cutting off the oxygen supply.
Statement II: A substance cannot catch fire in the absence of oxygen.

• A. Only statement I is true
• B. Only statement II is true
• C. Both statements are true
• D. Both statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both statements are true

Fire can be controlled by removing any one of the factors that support combustion. Factors that support combustion are:
- Presence of a combustible substance
- Supply of oxygen
- High ignition temperature