Name the colours of insulation used for the live wire, the neutral wire, and the earth wire in a household el…

Question

Name the colours of insulation used for the live wire, the neutral wire, and the earth wire in a household electric circuit in India.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer Live wire — **red**; Neutral wire — **black**; Earth wire — **green**. Source: Chapter 12, Section 12.4 Domestic Electric Circuits --- ## Explanation This is a direct recall question. Examiners expect all three colours stated correctly in one line. Missing even one colour will cost marks. Remember: **R**ed = **L**ive, **B**lack = **N**eutral, **G**reen = **E**arth (RBG trick).

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