Conservation of Fuel
Conservation of Fuel: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Coal as a Fossil Fuel, Petroleum as a Fossil Fuel, Conservation of Coal and Petroleum, Alternative Fuel & Advantages of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) etc.
Important Questions on Conservation of Fuel
Explain the various uses of petroleum.

Coal was formed _____ millions years ago.

Which is known as mineral oil or liquid gold?

Coal and petroleum are important non conventional sources of energy.

_____ (Propane/Alcohol) is the most commonly used alternative transportation fuel.

Why there is demand for alternative fuels increasing day by day?

_____ (CNG/Diesel) can be used as an alternative fuel for vehicles.



Name the fuel which is mostly used for generating electricity at thermal power plants.


Which of the following gas is the major constituent of Compressed Natural Gas?


Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.

_____ a pure form of carbon is used for extracting metals and manufacturing steel.

Diesel contains hydrocarbons having a boiling point in the range of

State whether the following statement is True or False.
Coal Tar is a mixture of various substances.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The least polluting fuel for a vehicle is _____ (CNG/Petrol).


Choose the right word and fill in the blank.
Petrol and diesel are obtained from a natural resource called _____ (petroleum/natural gas).
