Question is ⇒ PVC stands for, Options are ⇒ (A) polyvinyl chloride, (B) post varnish conductor, (C) pressed and varnished cloth, (D) positive voltage conductor, (E) none of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ PVC stands for, Options are ⇒ (A) polyvinyl chloride, (B) post varnish conductor, (C) pressed and varnished cloth, (D) positive voltage conductor, (E) none of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	PVC stands for
A.	polyvinyl chloride [Correct Answer]
B.	post varnish conductor [Wrong Answer]
C.	pressed and varnished cloth [Wrong Answer]
D.	positive voltage conductor [Wrong Answer]
E.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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