Question

What will you do, if the domestic gas cylinder bursts?
a) sprinkle water
b) throw soil or sand
c)cover the cylinder with wet bedsheet
d)run away

Answer 1

Hint:- The domestic gas cylinder contains the combustible gases which help in the cooking of food. The gas released by the cylinder can burn easily even in small amounts of fire. If the cylinder bursts, it can cause huge damage to the property and lives of the people surrounding it.

Complete answer:
When a gas cylinder bursts then the time available for one to react on the spot is very limited. So, one should be always aware and should run away from the spot or the cylinder as far as possible. This is the best thing one can do to be themselves. If there is the presence of any carbon dioxide-based fire extinguisher then one must use it to put out the flammable gas fire. Otherwise, there are installations of soil and sand in the buildings. One should use soil and sand to cut off the oxygen supply from the fire caused by the explosion. The explosion of the cylinder is caused due to the leakage of the gas which is caused by the fire source present near to it. Even an electrical spark can ignite a fire and cause the cylinder to burst. Whenever a new cylinder is replaced by the older one, one should ensure that no gas leakage is there if the gas leak is there then the regulator should be adjusted as well as the windows and doors should be kept open to let the gas escape.

So, the correct answer is option (d).

Note:- The LPG cylinders used in kitchens are good alternatives to the firewood. Firewood usually causes a lot of pollution. Using a gas cylinder reduces pollution and also the person cooking food can easily cook food without feeling choked by the smoke.