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Coal and Petroleum - I (Class VIII)

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Which of the following is/are not a natural resource?

  1. Water

  2. Minerals

  3. Wind

  4. Paper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paper is a man-made resource, while all the others are natural resources.

Oil is an exhaustible natural resource. Which of the following is another exhaustible natural resource?

  1. Sunlight

  2. Coal

  3. Water

  4. Wave power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coal is an exhaustible natural resource. All the others are inexhaustible natural resources.

The process of formation of coal from dead vegetation is called

  1. exhaustion

  2. carbonization

  3. compression

  4. extraction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The process of formation of coal from dead vegetation is called carbonization.

Which of the following is not a non-renewable resource?

  1. Petroleum

  2. Natural gas

  3. Water

  4. Coal tar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water is not a non-renewable resource because it is obtained from nature and is called a natural resource.

Which of the following is a pair of inexhaustible natural resources?

  1. Iron ore and natural gas

  2. Paraffin wax and coal

  3. Copper and nickel

  4. Solar power and wind


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only solar power and wind are inexhaustible natural resources.

Choose the correct statement.

  1. Coal is stored under high pressure.

  2. Burning of coal is eco-friendly.

  3. It is easy to transport coal through pipeline.

  4. Coal is used for power generation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coal is used in thermal power plants for heat generation.

Which of the following is a constituent of petroleum?

  1. Paraffin wax

  2. Coke

  3. Fossil fuel

  4. Compressed natural gas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paraffin wax is a constituent of petroleum.

Coal was formed from organisms buried under the

  1. ocean

  2. sea

  3. earth

  4. river


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dead and decayed organisms which are buried under the earth form coal.

The process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called

  1. refining

  2. carbonization

  3. extraction

  4. exhaustion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Refining is the process of separation of different constituents from petroleum. 

Inexhaustible natural resources are

  1. unlimited in quantity

  2. not dependent on nature

  3. limited in quantity

  4. not exhausted by human activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inexhaustible natural resources are unlimited in quantity. 

For metalling a road, which petroleum product is used?

  1. Bitumen

  2. Coke

  3. Coal tar

  4. Kerosene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For metalling a road, bitumen is used. 

The natural resources are limited in nature and can be exhausted by different human activities. What is the other name for these natural resources?

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Non-renewable resources

  3. Inexhaustible resources

  4. Conventional resources


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exhaustible resources or non-renewable resources include fossil fuels, mineral ores and uranium. Use of these natural resources leads to their depletion. Inexhaustible resources include solar, wind and hydroelectric powers, which naturally replenish, or timber and corn, which can be replenished through proper management.

Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of

  1. polythene

  2. acrylic

  3. nylon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of polythene, acrylic, nylon and detergents.

Which of the following is called 'black gold' due to its commercial importance?

  1. Coal

  2. Coke

  3. Coal tar

  4. Petroleum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petroleum is called 'black gold' due to its commercial importance.

Ointments, vaseline and candles are made by using

  1. bitumen

  2. paraffin wax

  3. olive oil

  4. glue


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ointments, vaseline and candles are made by using paraffin wax.

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