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प्रश्न
Highlight the importance of petroleum
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उत्तर
Importance of Petroleum
1. Petroleum provides fuel for heat and lighting, lubricants for machinery and raw materials for a number of manufacturing industries.
2. Petroleum refineries act as a “nodal industry” for synthetic textile, fertiliser and numerous chemical industries.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is petroleum often referred to as “liquid gold”?
Why does India have to import oil?
Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals?
(i) Coal (ii) Oil (iii) Manganese.
Which varieties of coal is used for domestic purposes and why?
State two main drawbacks of the Coal found in India.
Give geographical reasons for the following:
Oil refineries are located close to oil fields or near ports.
Name the four types of coal. Which of these is the best for industrial purposes?
Name the following:
Oldest oil field
Name the following:
Coal mine in Orissa.
Why is conventional source of energy not considered an eco-friendly source of energy?
