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The traditional raw materials like wood, glass are replaced by ____________.

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  1. electronics

  2. iron and steel

  3. petrochemicals

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: C

The National Organic Chemicals Industries Ltd is situated in which city?

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  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Hazira

  4. Haldia

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is the first Indian private company to sign an accord with government of Myanmar for oil exploration in two offshore blocks in that country?

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  1. Reliance Energy

  2. Essar Oil

  3. GAIL

  4. ONGC

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Essar Oil Limited (EOL) is the first Indian private company signed an accord with government of Myanmar in $2005$ for oil exploration in two offshore blocks in that country . The two contiguous exploration blocks viz. Block A2 and Block L are ideally located in a area which is between two gas blocks and also near the coastline  (Rakhine coast lies along the eastern side) which provides excellent logistics support.

Which of the following is the centre of petrochemical industry in Gujarat?

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  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Surat

  3. Rajkot

  4. Baroda

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Petrochemical industries of Gujarat are concentrated in Ahmedabad.

There are a large number of petrochemical plants located here and some of them include BPCL, Gujarat chemical association etc.

Smoke emitted by chemical and paper factories, refineries, etc., can be reduced by using _______.

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  1. Coal

  2. Petrol

  3. Gas

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Smoke emitted by chemical and paper factories, refineries etc., can be reduced by using gas instead of coal and petrol. This is because coal and petrol are carbonaceous fossil fuels with high carbon content which is emitted on burning coal and petroleum. This can be far reduced by using gases like biogas etc.