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Q: An explosive which contains, 65% saltpeter, 20% sulphur and 15% charcoal is:
  • A. Dynamite
  • B. Nitrocellulose
  • C. Blasting Powder
  • D. Cordite
Correct Answer: Option C - Blasting powder is made by mixing cordite, landmine cotton and nitroglycerin more than the explosive powder. It is used in wet places while 93% nitroglycerin in blustering and the remaining landmine is made by mixing cotton. Blasting gelatin is less potent than dynamite.
C. Blasting powder is made by mixing cordite, landmine cotton and nitroglycerin more than the explosive powder. It is used in wet places while 93% nitroglycerin in blustering and the remaining landmine is made by mixing cotton. Blasting gelatin is less potent than dynamite.

Explanations:

Blasting powder is made by mixing cordite, landmine cotton and nitroglycerin more than the explosive powder. It is used in wet places while 93% nitroglycerin in blustering and the remaining landmine is made by mixing cotton. Blasting gelatin is less potent than dynamite.