Question

The wire having a green plastic covering is a

• A. live wire
• B. neutral wire
• C. earth wire
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

earth wire

Explanation for correct option:

1. The copper wires coated with plastic are connected between a device and a three-pin plug is called a cable.
2. The coating of plastic is done in different colors to indicate the different types of connections to ensure the correct connection.
3. A green color coating is usually provided for Earth wire.

Explanation for incorrect options:

1. Brown plastic covering is done for live wire. Hence option A is wrong.
2. Blue color covering is done for the neutral wire. Thus, option B is wrong.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.