Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Thermostat is related with?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Temperature

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Temperature”.
A thermostat is a device used to regulate temperature. It senses the temperature of a space and controls a heating or cooling system to maintain a desired temperature.

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