Cooking gas supplied in cylinders by gas agencies is in the form of

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Sol. Cooking gas, commonly known as LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), is stored in cylinders in liquid form under high pressure. When released from the cylinder, it vaporizes into gas, which is then used for cooking. Storing LPG as a liquid allows a larger amount to be stored in a smaller volume.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Liquid – ✅ Correct. LPG is stored in liquid form in cylinders under pressure.
· (b) Gas – Incorrect. Though it is used as gas, it is stored as a liquid.
· (c) Solid – Incorrect. LPG is never stored or used in solid form.
· (d) A solution – Incorrect. LPG is a mixture of gases, not a solution.