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The rice is cooked more quickly in a pressure cooker because
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- it is covered.
- less quantity of water is used.
- None of these
- water boils at a higher temperature under pressure.
- it is covered.
Correct Option: D
The rice can be cooked faster in a pressure cooker since the boiling point of water increases with pressure. In general, the higher the temperature of the water, the faster the food will cook. The temperature of the water in a pressure cooker is higher than temperature of the water in an open pot.