Question

Water is used in industries as

• A. A solvent and a coolant
• B. A raw material
• C. Transporting agent
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

Explanation for the correct answer:

(D) All of these:

• All industries require water for various purposes.
• Water is able to dissolve more substances than any other liquid, so it is used in industries as a solvent.
• Water has a cooling property, hence it is used to cool overheated machines.
• Various industries require water as a raw material. Example: in oil industries.
• Water can be easily used as a transporting medium both inside the factories and for transporting goods away from factories.

Therefore, option (D) All of these is the correct option.