Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Electrostatic precipitator is most widely used in thermal power plant
Statement II: Electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plant removes ionising radiations
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

• Statement I is correct. Electrostatic precipitators are indeed widely used in thermal power plants to remove particulate matter (dust and other particles) from the flue gases before they are released into the atmosphere.
• Statement II is incorrect. Electrostatic precipitators are not used to remove ionizing radiations. They are used to remove solid particles from flue gases through the principle of electrostatic attraction.

The correct option is (B): Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect