UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-3

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    Consider the following statements regarding cryogenic engines.
    1. Cryogenic engines are capable of running at a very low temperature.
    2. The fuel used is liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
    3. To make liquid hydrogen, the minimum temperature required is \[-253{}^\circ C\]and for liquid oxygen is\[186{}^\circ C\].
    4. In the renewed agreement with Russia, India will import seven cryogenic engines.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 4

    B)                     2 and 4            

    C)  1, 3 and 4                    

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] All these statements are correct, cryogenic engines are capable of running at a very low temperature. The fuel used is liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. Statement 3 is also correct as, to make liquid hydrogen, the minimum temperature required is \[-253{}^\circ C\]and for liquid oxygen is\[-186{}^\circ \,\,C\]. Statement 4 is also correct.


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