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What are the main locations in India where natural gas has been found?
What are the main locations in India where natural gas has been found?
- Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Karnataka
- Kerala, Assam, Punjab, Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh
- Tripura, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Krishna Godavari Delta (correct)
Why is petroleum referred to as 'black gold'?
Why is petroleum referred to as 'black gold'?
- Due to its scarcity and high price in the market
- For its commercial importance and the valuable substances derived from it (correct)
- Because it is used in the production of gold alloys
- Because it is black in color and resembles gold
What is a common use of natural gas mentioned in the text?
What is a common use of natural gas mentioned in the text?
- As a fuel for vehicles, industries, and cooking (correct)
- As a source of carbon dioxide for plant growth
- For power generation through the use of wind turbines
- As a substitute for water in industrial processes
What is the role of ONGC in India?
What is the role of ONGC in India?
Which substance has the highest calorific value among all fuels according to the text?
Which substance has the highest calorific value among all fuels according to the text?
What can hydrogen, obtained from natural gas, be used to produce?
What can hydrogen, obtained from natural gas, be used to produce?