CTET PAPER I 2018 · PYQ · English Reading Comprehension · easy
Which one of the following caused the search for a fabric like Kevlar?
A.A shortage in the gasoline supply✓ Correct
B.A desire to protect police officers
C.The need to replace asbestos
D.The want of better musical instruments
Explanation
The passage explicitly states 'The year was 1964. There were gasoline shortages due to conflict in the Middle East... She and her group were trying to make a lightweight, yet durable fiber to be used in tires. Lighter tires would allow vehicles to get better gas mileage.' The gasoline shortage directly motivated the research for a lightweight fiber for tires, which led to Kevlar's invention.
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