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Pressure cooker reduces cooking time for food because

A

Heat is more evenly distributed in the cooking space

B

Boiling point of water involved in cooking is increased

C

The higher pressure inside the cooker crushes the food material

D

Cooking involves chemical changes helped by a rise in temperature

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The correct Answer is:
B
Due to higher pressure inside, the boiling point is elevated.
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  • The pressure cooker reduces the cooking time because of

    A
    increase in the boiling point of water
    B
    high specific heat of water
    C
    decrease in the boiling point of water
    D
    high latent heat of vaporisation

  • Pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

    A
    the heat is more evenly distributed
    B
    the higher pressure tenderizes the food
    C
    the boiling point of water inside is elevated
    D
    a larger flame is used

  • Pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

    A
    the heat is more easily distributed
    B
    the higher pressure tenderizes the food
    C
    the boiling point of the water inside is elevated
    D
    a large flame is used