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8th Class Science Coal and Petroleum Question Bank Coal and Petroleum

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    Select the incorrect statements among the following:
    (i)  Bitumen is used for metalling the roads.
    (ii) Some inexhaustible natural resources like coal, petroleum and natural gas formed from the dead remains of living organisms are known as fossil fuels.
    (iii) Many useful substances are obtained from coal (commercial importance), so it is also called as 'Black gold'.
    (iv) Natural gas is used as a starting material for the manufacture of a number of chemicals and fertilisers.

    A)  (i) and (ii) only

    B)  (ii) and (iii) only

    C)  (ii) and (iv) only

    D)  (i), (ii) and (iv) only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Coal, petroleum and natural gas are exhaustible natural resources as they are limited in nature and can be exhausted by human activities. Petroleum is called 'Black gold' because of its great commercial importance.


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