Question

Existence of Coal/Petroleum can be known from study of

• A. Ecology
• B. Economic Botany
• C. Palaeobotany
• D. Bacteriology

Answer 1

The correct option is C Palaeobotany

• Coal, petroleum and natural gas are called fossil fuels because These were formed from the dead remains of living organisms (fossils).
  
• Paleobotany is the study of fossil plants.
• The existence of Coal/Petroleum can be known from the study of palaeobotany because they are formed from dead remains of living organisms(fossils).
• So, the correct answer is 'Palaeobotany'.