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Chapter 5 : Coal and Petroleum
Q. The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 19911997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis
S. No.YearShortage (%)
119917.9
219927.8
319938.3
419947.4
519957.1
619969.2
7199711.5
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Q. Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.
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Q. Fill in the blanks:

(a) Fossil fuels are ______, ______ and ______
(b) Process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called _____.
(c) Least polluting fuel for vehicle is _____.
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Q. Describe characteristics and uses of coke.
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Q. Explain the process of formation of petroleum.
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Q. Discuss the formation of coal in detail. What is this process called?
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Q. Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads.
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Q. What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?
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Q. Tick True/False against the following statements.
(a) Fossil fuels can be made in the laboratory. (T/F)
(b) CNG is more polluting fuel than petrol. (T/F)
(c) Coke is almost pure form of carbon. (T/F)
(d) Coal tar is a mixture of various substances. (T/F)
(e) Kerosene is not a fossil fuel. (T/F)
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