Q.

A pressure cooker reduces cooking time because

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a

The boiling point of water inside the cooker is elevated

b

The higher pressure tenderizes the food

c

Heat is more evenly distributed

d

The boiling point of water inside the cooker is depressed

answer is C.

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This is because, under pressure, the heat builds up faster and this in turn maintains temperature better, so cooking time is reduced. The increased high pressure inside the cooker increases the boiling point of water above 100°C so cooking is done before the water actually starts to boil. So ultimately food is cooked faster.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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