Pharmacology Ether is still used as a general anaesthetic in lndia, specially in peripheral hospitals because: A It is non-explosive B It is pleasant smelling and non irritating C It induces anaesthesia rapidly D It is cheap and can be administered without anaesthetic machine π‘ Explanation Ether is still used as a general anaesthetic in lndia, specially in peripheral hospitals because: β Correct Answer: D. It is cheap and can be administered without anaesthetic machine