Multiple choice

The electrical fires or fires caused due to burning of oil or petrol are extinguished by using _________ fire extinguisher.

  1. water

  2. dry powder

  3. carbon dioxide gas

  4. wet chemical

  5. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. The electrical fires or fires caused due to burning of oil or petrol are extinguished by using carbon dioxide gas fire extinguisher. Carbon dioxide covers the fire and cuts off the oxygen supply, which in turn, extinguishes the fire.

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