The electrical appliances in a house are connected in :

series

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parallel

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either in series or parallel

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both in series and parallel

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Solution

The correct option is B parallel
A parallel connection is preferred in a household circuit.
The main advantages of the parallel system are that the supply can be tapped at any convenient point in the house; moreover each appliance is operated by a separate fuse. If the fuse blows off, only that appliance is to be checked. This system involves less wiring and is cheaper to set up.

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