State any two important uses of aluminium in daily life.
Answer
Aluminium is used for making beverage cans and cooking utensils.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall common products that contain aluminium.
- Identify two such items that are encountered every day.
- List them as the answer.
Common mistake: Mentioning uses of non‑metals like plastic instead of aluminium
Concept tested: Uses of aluminium
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