Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Why are the prices of petrol and diesel going up?
Advertisements
Solution
The production of petrol and diesel is limited and consumption is increasing day by day. That is why the prices of petrol and diesel are going up.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
- What problems do we face from speeding vehicles?
How do you come to school?
What kind of problems can we face from noise of vehicles (honking)?
Which states of India have oil fields?
What all can vehicles run on?
What kinds of problems will we face, if the number of vehicles keeps on increasing? For example, more traffic on the road. Talk to your elders and write about it.
| How much oil? | Scooter | Car | Tractor |
| How much petrol/diesel can be filled at a time? | |||
| How far can it go on one litre of petrol/diesel? |
The rates of petrol are different in each city. The rates of petrol and diesel in Delhi are given here. Look at the table and answer the questions.
| Oil | Rate of one litre in 2002 (Oct) | Rate of one litre in 2007 (Oct) | Rate of one litre in 2014 (Oct) |
| Petrol | Rs 29.91 | Rs 43.52 | Rs 67.86 |
| Diesel | Rs 18.91 | Rs 30.48 | Rs 58.97 |
- In 2014, as compared to 2007 the rate of petrol went up by ______ rupees. The rate of diesel increased by ______ rupees.
1. In the year 1976, out of 100 how many houses used uple and wood?
2. Which was the fuel used the least in 1976?
3. In 1976, LPG and kerosene were used in ______ houses, and in 1996 this increased to ______. This means that in twenty years their use increased by________%.
4. Out of 100, how many houses were using electricity in 1996?
5. Which fuel was used the least in 1996? What percentage of houses used it in the year 1976?
When they were young what was then used to cook food at home?
