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Misc UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Water Jet Technology finds application in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: drilling of mines

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “drilling of mines”.
Water jet technology involves the use of high-pressure water streams for cutting, drilling, or cleaning. In mining, it is used for various applications including cutting rock and drilling holes.

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