Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

When soggy biscuits are kept inside the fridge for sometime they become crisp because

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: humidity inside the fridge is low and extra moisture is absorbed

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “humidity inside the fridge is low and extra moisture is absorbed”.
The low humidity helps release excess moisture from the biscuits, which is then absorbed by the dry air inside the fridge.

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