Q: Which among the following is true for propagation of sound waves?
(a)Sound can travel in vacuum and it is a transverse wave in air.
(b)Sound cannot travel in vacuum and it is a longitudinal wave in air.
(c)Sound can travel in vacuum and it is a longitudinal wave in air.
(d)Sound cannot travel in vacuum and it is a transverse wave in air.
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (c) 'निर्वात में ध्वनि का संचरण हो सकता है और वायु में ध्वनि तरंग अनुदैर्ध्य होती है'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.