Ecosystem Question 1
Question: Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Electrostatic precipitator is most widely used in thermal power plant.
Statement II: Electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plant removes ionising radiations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I incorrect but Statement II is correct.
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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Answer: (4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation-
Statement I is correct because electrostatic precipitators are indeed widely used in thermal power plants to remove particulate matter from flue gases.
Statement II is incorrect because electrostatic precipitators are used to remove particulate matter (such as dust and smoke) from the exhaust gases, not ionising radiations.
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