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Coal and Petroleum - II

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Petroleum is formed from the remains of

  1. micro-organisms and tiny plants living beneath the earth.

  2. micro-organisms and tiny plants living in the sea.

  3. dead plants and animals present deep inside the earth.

  4. plants and animals present anywhere on the earth.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Formation of petroleum does not take place on or inside the earth. It takes place in the sea from the remains of sea plants and animals.

Which of the following set of conditions is suitable for the formation of petroleum?

  1. High temperature, high pressure and presence of excess air

  2. High temperature, high pressure and absence of air

  3. Low temperature, low pressure and absence of air

  4. Low temperature, low pressure and presence of excess air


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Formation of fossil fuels requires high temperature, high pressure and absence of air/oxygen so that the activity of decomposition is maximized.

Name the process which is used to separate various constituents of petroleum.

  1. Oil refinery

  2. Distillation

  3. Petroleum refinery

  4. Refining


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oil refinery and petroleum refinery are the places where petroleum is separated into its constituents. Distillation is the process of separating a mixture of two miscible liquids having a boiling point difference more than 25 k. Crude oil is a mixture of many products having a difference of less than 25 k in the boiling points. Refining is the process by which petroleum is separated into its various constituents by fractional distillation.

Petroleum is known as black gold, because _________.

  1. it is black coloured.

  2. it is dark brown and viscous crude oil.

  3. its demand is very high.

  4. it is dark brown crude oil which has great commercial importance.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Gold refers to a substance, which is either very costly or has got a high commercial value. Petroleum is called black gold because of its dark brown colour and its great commercial importance. 

Which of the following is not a use of petrol?

  1. As a motor fuel

  2. As an aviation fuel

  3. As a fuel for home

  4. As a solvent for dry cleaning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Petrol gives off a large amount of energy on burning. This large amount of heat energy is generally not required in homes and so, it is not used as fuel at home. Also, it gives a finish look to the clothes. Therefore, it is used for dry-cleaning purpose.

Which of the following substances is not an example of petrochemical?

  1. Diesel

  2. Petrol

  3. Coal

  4. Bitumen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Petrochemicals are the chemical substances obtained from the refining of petroleum. Diesel, petrol, and bitumen are the substances obtained from petroleum refining. Coal is the fossil fuel formed deep under the earth due to the activity of anaerobic bacteria on dead plants and animals.

The fuel used at homes and industries is

  1. motor fuel

  2. petroleum gas in solid form

  3. petroleum gas in liquid form

  4. petroleum gas in gaseous form


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Petroleum gas is compressed to be liquefied and is used as an energy source to cook food and for other purposes. Petroleum gas cannot be optimally used in solid or gaseous state and motor fuel is used in automobiles.

What is the full form of CNG?

  1. Compressed Nitrogen Gas

  2. Compressed Natural Gas

  3. Carbon Nitrogen Gas

  4. Carbon Natural Gas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

These days natural gas is compressed for storage in vessels and is used as a clean fuel in automobiles. This is also known as CNG, or compressed natural gas.

Where was the first oil well drilled in India?

  1. Gujrat

  2. Offshore deltas of Godavari and Krishna

  3. Makum in Assam

  4. Bombay high


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

First oil well was drilled in a small town “Makum” located in Assam.

How is natural gas stored?

  1. Under low pressure

  2. Under high pressure

  3. Under low temperature

  4. Under high temperature


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Storage of any gas is generally done at high pressure so, as to store it efficiently in a closed vessel. Temperature is never raised because high temperature may cause the vessel to burst. 

Why is natural gas preferred as a fuel for transport vehicles?

  1. Easily transportable gas

  2. Easily available

  3. Less polluting and a clean fuel

  4. Compressed gas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural gas on combustion does not release any harmful gas, also does not leave behind any ash. Being a cleaner and less polluting fuel, it is preferred as a fuel for transport vehicles. 

How is natural gas supplied in factories and homes at Vadodara (Gujarat)?

  1. In cylinders

  2. Through network of pipelines

  3. In specially made gas containers

  4. Through network of wires


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The most efficient way of supplying a gaseous fuel is always through pipes. That is why natural gas is supplied through a network of pipelines.

Which of the following forms of bacteria help in decomposition of vegetable matter which got buried deep below the sea-bed, millions of years ago?

  1. Aerobic bacteria

  2. Anaerobic bacteria

  3. Either anaerobic or aerobic bacteria

  4. Nitrogen fixing bacteria


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Formation of fossil fuels takes place in the absence of oxygen and so, it requires the presence of anaerobic bacteria.

Which of the following is not a use of kerosene oil?

  1. Fuel for heavy motor vehicles

  2. Fuel for stoves

  3. Fuel for lamps

  4. Fuel for Jet aircrafts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerosene oil gives off flame on combustion and therefore, it is used in stoves, lamps or jet aircrafts. Heavy motor vehicles make use of diesel to run.

Which of the following fossil fuels is found in Krishna and Godawari deltas?

  1. Petroleum only

  2. Petroleum and natural gas

  3. Petrol and coal gas

  4. Petrol and natural gas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Petroleum and natural gas are the fossil fuels found in Krishna and Godavari deltas.

Which of the following statements is not correct for the natural resources?

  1. Modern life will become difficult without petroleum and natural gas.

  2. They are required to be conserved to make sure that these resources do not run out.

  3. They are not one of the major sources of air pollution.

  4. They are exhaustible resources.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 As fossil fuels are in limited amount in nature so, they need to be conserved for future use. We can't even imagine our lives without fossil fuels. Also, they release a lot of harmful gases on burning and cause pollution. 

What is the full form of PCRA?

  1. Petroleum Conservation Research Association

  2. Petrol Conservation Research Association

  3. Petroleum Conversion Research Association

  4. Petroleum Combustion Research Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PCRA is the name of the association made to find out ways and means to conserve petroleum. It refers to Petroleum Conservation Research Association.

Which of the following tips or advice are given to people by PCRA?

  1. Tips to save animal and plant life.

  2. Tips to save petrol/diesel while driving.

  3. Tips to protect environment.

  4. Tips to use alternative sources of energy other than fossil fuels.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PCRA refers to Petroleum Conservation Research Association. It advises to save petrol/diesel and to use it in a judicious way.

Why should not we burn any waste especially wood, plastic etc?

  1. Burning causes air pollution and also releases toxic gases.

  2. Wood and plastics are valuable and very costly.

  3. Their demand in industries is very high.

  4. Because we need it for future generations.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Burning of wood and plastic should be avoided as they can be reused and recycled in various ways. Moreover, their burning results in emission of many harmful gases causing air pollution and global warming. 

Which of the following tips for conserving environment is not given by PCRA?

  1. Switching off engines at traffic light.

  2. Driving at non uniform speed for less pollution.

  3. Ensuring correct wheel pressure, so that vehicle runs efficiently.

  4. Proper tuning of engines.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PCRA is the name of the association made for finding out ways and means to conserve petroleum. It refers to Petroleum Conservation Research Association. So, it advises people to save fuel by switching off engines when not required, checking wheel pressure, checking pollution from vehicles. Driving at non uniform speed results in wastage as it makes a non judicious use of the fuel.

Which of the following is the major cause of global warming?

  1. Conservation of fossil fuels

  2. Decomposition of fossil fuels

  3. Burning of fossil fuels

  4. Degradation of natural resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Global warming is the process of increase in earth's temperature due to an increase in air pollution. One of the major gases responsible for pollution is CO2. Burning fossil fuels results in huge emissions of CO2, which causes global warming.

Which of the following alternative sources of energy cannot help in conservation of fossil fuels?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydel energy

  4. Energy from coal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wind, sun and water are inexhaustible natural resources and are used as alternate sources of energy to conserve fossil fuels. Coal itself is a fossil fuel and therefore, it cannot help in conserving fossil fuels.

Which of the following gases produced from natural gas is used in the production of urea?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Hydrogen

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Carbon monoxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen gas produced from natural gas is used in the production of urea, which is widely used as a fertiliser. 

Why can't natural gas be prepared in the laboratory?

  1. It does not react chemically with any other substance.

  2. It is a compressed fuel.

  3. It is formed very slowly and conditions for formation cannot be created in the laboratory.

  4. It is highly reactive gas and its formation in the laboratory can cause explosions.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The temperature and pressure conditions required for the formation of natural gas are very difficult to be provided in the laboratory. Moreover, it takes a long time to be formed. That is why it cannot be prepared in the laboratory.

Which of the following products is used for making candles, shoe polish, vaseline and wax paper?

  1. Fuel oil

  2. Lubricating oil

  3. Paraffin wax

  4. Bitumen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paraffin wax is a chemical preservative, which is used to give a shiny appearance and to preserve a substance. Fuel oil is used for obtaining energy, lubricating oil for lubrication, bitumen for paving roads, and paraffin wax for candles, vaseline, etc. It is edible, but not digestible. 

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