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The thermometer scale most commonly used in India is

a. Richter
b. Celsius
c. Fahrenheit
d. Kelvin

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Solution

The correct answer is option (b).

Explanation: Thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. There are two types of thermometer scales, that is, Fahrenheit and Celsius scale. However, in India, the most common type of thermometer is the Celsius scale thermometer. The freezing point of water on this scale is 0°Celsius and boiling point is 100° Celsius.

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