Shortage of Petroleum and Tips for Its Conservation

Q. Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.

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How can we save petrol/diesel while driving?

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Which sources of energy would you suggest for

1. rural areas

2. coastal areas

3. Arid regions

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Why should people look for alternative sources of fossil fuels?

Q. Write any three measures that we should follow to prevent air pollution.

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What is the full form of PCRA?

Q. Coal reserves are said to be enough to last for another hundred years. Do you think we need to worry in such case? Why or why not?​

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In India, which association advises people on saving petrol or diesel while driving?

1. Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)

2. Petroleum Conservation Association (PCA)

3. Eco-driving advice

4. Coal Conservation Research Association (CCRA)

Q. Observe the picture given in Fig. carefully and answer the following question.


Can you comment on air quality of the place shown in the Fig.?

Q. Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of global warming?

1. Increase in the average temperature
2. Melting of glaciers
3. Earthquakes
   
4. Adverse effect on rainfall

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How can we save petrol/diesel while driving?

Q. What steps would you suggest for the judicious use of fossil fuels?​

Q. Question 5 (b)
Give reason.
LPG is a better domestic fuel than wood.

Q. While driving what are the tips, we must follow to save petrol/diesel/natural gas?​

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Coal reserves are said to be enough to last for another hundred years. Do
you think we need to worry in such case? Why or why not?

Q. Which of the following can not be taken to conserve energy resources (like coal and petroleum)?

1. Solar cookers should be used to cook food whenever possible.
2. Use stairs to climb at least up to three floors of a building instead of taking a lift. This will save electricity.
3. Pressure cookers should not be used for cooking food as the food is cooked in a cooker at very high pressure.
4. The use of biogas as domestic fuel should be encouraged in rural areas.

Q. Question 34
Coal reserves are said to be enough to last for another hundred years. Do you think we need to worry in such case? Why or why not?

Q. Cooking food by covering is the method to save _________.

1. LPG
2. BNG
3. None of these
4. CNG

Q. Why do people burn these fuels which pollutes the air. Is It really necessary to burn these fuels which also harms people by polluting the air that we breathe in

Q. To conserve materials (resources), it is necessary to use them in ________.

1. limited amount
2. Both A and B
3. unlimited amount
4. None of these

Q. Which among the following can be used as an alternative fuel for diesel?

1. Bio-diesel
2. Petroleum
3. Coal
4. Bitumin

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Give reason

(i) All the vehicles should carry a fitness certificate.

Q. Up to what biodiesel blend is safety used in diesel engines without modifications?

1. B20%
2. B40%
3. B2%
4. B5%

Q. Which among the given help to reduce air pollution ?

1. Use of bicycles
2. Use of crackers
3. Carpooling
4. Unleaded petrol
5. Private vehicles
6. Planting trees
7. Use of CNG
8. Electric cars

Q. Which of the fiber is made from petroleum?

1. Polyester
2. Silk
3. Wool
4. None of them

Q. What steps would you suggest for the judicious use of fossil fuels?

Q. We must use substances like petrol, diesel sparingly and very judiciously. Give reason.

Q. Which of the following is a false statement?

1. To overcome the energy crisis the use of solar cooker must be increased.
2. To overcome the energy crisis more amount of non-renewable sources of energy must be used.
3. The re-usage of waste material as a source of energy can be done to overcome the energy crisis.
4. To overcome the energy crisis water has to be saved.

Q. What are the objectives of petroleum conservation research association:

1. To create awareness among masses about the importance, benefits, and methods of conserving petroleum products & a clean environment by enhancing information and capacity building.
2. To provide training and technical advisory services, designed to achieve economic & efficiency in the use of petroleum products for a cleaner environment.
3. To function as a Think Tank to the Govt. of India for proposing policies and strategies on petroleum conservation and environment protection aimed at reducing excessive dependence on oil
4. All of these.

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If you were appointed Anti-pollution Officer of your city, what steps would you take to the incidence of pollution in the city?