Question

The Grade becomes ______ according to the figure placed in front of the letter B, 2B, 3B, 4B etc.

(a) harder

(b) lighter

(c) darker

(d) softer

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Answer 1

The correct option is (d) softer

The explanation is: The increase in hardness is shown by the value of the figure put in front of the letter H, 2H, 3H, and 4H etc. Similarly, the grade becomes softer according to the figure placed in front of the letter B, 2B, 3B, and 4B etc.