Question

Choose the incorrect statement among the following.
(A) Many useful substances are obtained from petroleum and natural gas. These are termed as petrochemicals’.
(B) Natural gas is an exhaustible source of energy like coal and petroleum.
(C) Due to the great commercial importance of petroleum, it is also called 'black gold’.
(D) Natural gas is stored under low pressure as compressed natural gas.

• A. Many useful substances are obtained from petroleum and natural gas. These are termed as petrochemicals.
• B. Due to the great commercial importance of petroleum, it is also called 'black gold'.
• C. Natural gas is an exhaustible source of energy like coal and petroleum.
• D. Natural gas is stored under low pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG).

Answer 1

The correct option is D Natural gas is stored under low pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG).

• Many useful substances are obtained from fractional distillation of petroleum and natural gas. These are termed as petrochemicals. Therefore, the statement is true.
• Natural gas is available in limited quantities and can be exhausted by human activities​. Therefore, the statement is true.
• Petroleum is also called ‘black gold due to its commercial importance. Therefore, the statement is also true.
• Natural gas is stored under very high pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG). Therefore the statement is false.
• Therefore option D is the answer.