Name the technology used to extract oil and gas by fracturing the rock-bed artificially with the help of pressurised liquid.

Fracking

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The correct option is A Fracking
The technology used to extract oil and gas by fracturing the rock-bed artificially with the help of pressurised liquid called fracking. Fracking fluid is a mixture of water, sand and thickening agents.

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