Boiler feed water pump is usually a __________ pump.(A) Reciprocating (B) Gear (C) Multistage centrifugal (D) Diaphragm

Boiler feed water pump is usually a __________ pump.
(A) Reciprocating
(B) Gear
(C) Multistage centrifugal
(D) Diaphragm
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(C) Multistage centrifugal
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