Which material is used for making:
(i) Saucepan handles
(ii) Electric plugs/switches/plugboards

Bakelite

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PVC

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Polythene

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Polyester

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Solution

The correct option is B Bakelite
(i) Saucspan handles are made of bakelite as it is a bad conductor of heat.
(ii) Bakelite is also a bad conductor of electricity so the electric plugs, switches, etc. are made of it.

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