
As in both processes, initial and final points are same, change in internal cnergy (which is not a path function) is same. So, option $(a)$ is correct.
- Both processes are expansion process. So, heat is absorbed in both $1$ and $2$ . Hence, option $(b)$ is incorrect.
- Now, consider isotherms over $p-V$ graph given, we clearly see that for path $2$ temperature increases and then decreases. So, option $(c)$ is correct.
- Area enclosed by path $2$ in $p-V$ graph is larger.
So, work done is more in path $2$. Hence, option $(d)$ is incorrect.




