Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

At high altitudes, more time is required to cook a food because the boiling point of water is:

Options:

Less than 100° C

More than 100° C

Less than 98° F

More than 200° C

Correct Answer:

Less than 100° C

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Less than 100° C

As altitude increases and atmospheric pressure decreases, the boiling point of water decreases. To compensate for the lower boiling point of water, the cooking time must be increased. Turning up the heat will not help cook food faster.