The gases which are used by divers as an artificial atmosphere are:

The gases which are used by divers as an artificial atmosphere are:

  • (A) Nitrogen and Oxygen
  • (B) Oxygen and Helium
  • (C) Neon and Nitrogen
  • (D) Helium and Carbon dioxide

The correct answer is (B) Oxygen and Helium. Divers use a helium–oxygen mixture (heliox) because helium is non-narcotic at high pressures, unlike nitrogen, which can cause nitrogen narcosis during deep dives.

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 ‘NATO’ is an abbreviation of:

  • (A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • (B) Non-Aligned Treaty Organization
  • (C) Non-Aligned Trading Organization
  • (D) North American Transport Organization

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