The earth wire should not be thinner than a
- A. 20 SWG wire
- B. 16 SWG wire
- C. 10 SWG wire
- D. 8 SWG wire
Answer: D. 8 SWG wire
Explanation: Under standard Indian Electricity (IE) rules, earth continuity conductors and earth lead wires must not be smaller/thinner than No. 8 SWG (Standard Wire Gauge).