Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Air conditioners and air coolers both regulate the humidity

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Air conditioners and air coolers both regulate the humidity”.
Air conditioners have the ability to regulate humidity levels by removing moisture from the air, while air coolers do not typically have this capability.

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