Which of the following is also known as black gold?

Natural gas

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Coal tar

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Crude oil

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Coal gas

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The correct option is C Crude oil
A large number of materials are manufactured using crude oil. They are widely used in the manufacture of various cleansing agents, fibres, plastics, etc.
When crude oil (petroleum) is extracted, it is black in colour. Due to its commercial importance it is also called as black gold.

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