Which of the following plastics is used for making electric switches? 

Bakelite 

The correct answer is option 1. Bakelite.

Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic, which means it retains its shape even at high temperatures. The others described, however, are thermoplastics that can be heated and molded. Additionally, because bakelite is a bad conductor of electricity, it shields us against electric shocks. For this reason, bakelite is utilized to create electrical switches, utensil handles, etc.