Methane is found in:

biogas

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coal mines

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marshy places

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septic tank

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Solution

The correct options are
A biogas
B coal mines
C marshy places
D septic tank
Methane gas $(C H_{4})$ is produced by anaerobic decay of organic matter. Thus, it is found in biogas, coal mines, surface of marshy lands and septic systems.
It is an important component of natural gas which is widely used as a domestic fuel.

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