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Chapter 5 Coal And Petroleum Class 8 Solved Questions and Answers
Question. CNG is used for
(a) Power generation
(b) Electric generators
(c) Solvent
(d) None of these
Answer : A
Question. In India, vast reserves of natural gas are found in
(a) Tripura
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) All of these
Answer : D
Question. Burning of fossil fuel causes
(a) Air pollution
(b) Global warming
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
Answer : C
Question. PCRA stands for
(a) Pollution control research association
(b) Petroleum conversation Research association
(c) Petroleum control research association
(d) Petrol, coal reserve association
Answer : B
Question. Which of the following is / are fossil fuels?
(a) Coal
(b) Petroleum
(c) Natural gas
(d) All of these
Answer : D
Question. CNG is
(a) Highly polluting
(b) Less polluting
(c) Not at all polluting
(d) None of these
Answer : B
Question. Kerosene is used in / as
(a) Jet engines
(b) Fuel
(c) Ointments
(d) Lubricants
Answer : A
Question. Dead organisms are transformed into petroleum & natural gas in
(a) Absence of air
(b) Presence of air
(c) Presence of sun light
(d) None of these
Answer : A
Question. Diesel is used in
(a) Coojing oil
(b) Paints
(c) Road surfacing
(d) Electric generators
Answer : D
Question. Which of them is used in extraction of metals ?
(a) Coke
(b) coal gas
(c) Coal tar
(d) Petroleum
Answer : A
Question. Bitumen is used in
(a) Electric generators
(b) Road surfacing
(c) Coal tar
(d) Natural Gas
Answer : B
Question. What is called black gold?
(a) Petroleum
(b) Coal
(c) Coal Tar
(d) Natural gas
Answer : A
Question. Petrol can be saved by
(a) Driving at a constant & moderate speed
(b) Ensuring correct type pressure
(c) Switching off the engine at traffic lights
(d) All of these
Answer : D
Question. Which of them is used as solvent for dry cleaning?
(a) Diesel
(b) Kerosene
(c) petrol
(d) Paraffin wax
Answer : C
Question. The fibres manufacture by petrochemicals are
(a) Nylon
(b) Polyester
(c) Acrylic
(d) All of these
Answer : D
Question. Which of the following is used for refining of petroleum ?
(A) Steam distillation
(B) Distillation under reduced pressure
(C) Solvent extraction
(D) Fractional distillation
Answer: D
Question. The monomer units of neoprene ar known as
(A) isoprene
(B) chloroprene
(C) vinyl chloride
(D) ethylene glycol.
Answer: B
Question. Main constituents of coal gas are :
(A) H2O, C2H6 , O2
(B) CH4 , CO2 , O2
(C) CH4 , H2 , CO
(D) C2H6 , N2 , O2
Answer: C
Question. Which one of the following polymers is not properly matched to its monomer ?
(A) Orlon – Acrylonirtile
(B) Synthetic rubber – 2 – Chlorobuta – 1, 3 – diene.
(C) Nylon – Adipic acid & Hexamethylene diamine
(D) Teflon – Vinyl chloride
Answer: D
Question. The distillation of crude petroleum to obtain various commercially useful fraction is called :
(A) cracking
(B) hydroforming
(C) refining
(D) mining
Answer: C
Question. Percentage of carbon present in an air dried sample of Anthracite is :
(A) 94 – 98%
(B) 27 – 30%
(C) 78 – 86%
(D) 27 %
Answer: D
Question. Which one of the following is a condensation polymer?
(A) Polyethene
(B) Polyester
(C) Polystyrene
(D) Polypropylene
Answer: B
Question. Which of the following products obtained by destructive distillation of coal, is not properly matched ?
(A) Coal tar – Dyes, explosives, paints
(B) Coal gas – Fuel
(C) Coke – Drinking purposes
(D) Ammoniacal liquor – Fertilizers
Answer: C
Question. Which of the following is known as regenerated fibre ?
(A) Nylon – 66
(B) Terylene
(C) Nylon – 6
(D) Rayon
Answer: D
Question. Kerosene oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons containing number of carbon atoms -
(A) C6 to C10
(B) C8 to C12
(C) C11 to C16
(D) C18 to C22
Answer: C
Question. Ammoniacal liquor is -
(A) ammonia absorbed in water
(B) ammonium hydroxide
(C) aqueous solution of ammonia
(D) All of the above
Answer: A
Question. The structure of isoprene is -
(A) CH2 = C(C2H5) – CH = CH2
(B) CH2 = C(OCOCH) – CH = CH2
(C) CH2 = C(CH3) – CH = CH2
(D) CH2= CH – C ≡ CH
Answer: C
Question. All are natural fibres except -
(A) silk
(B) cotton
(C) nylon
(D) wool
Answer: C
Question. The first man – made polymer is -
(A) PVC
(B) Teflon
(C) Bakelite
(D) Nylon
Answer: D
Question. Which of the following is properly matched ?
(A) Kerosene – C5 – C10
(B) Diesel oil – C5 – C6
(C) Petrol – C7– C9
(D) All are correct
Answer: C
Question. The following are synthetic polymers except -
(A) teflon
(B) terylene
(C) nylon
(D) proteins
Answer: D
Question. Pick out the incorrect statement amongst the following :
(A) Nylon clothings can with stand high temperature & are therefore, good to wear in summers.
(B) Thermosetting plastics do not become soft on heating.
(C) Addition polymers are formed without the elimination of by- product molecules.
(D) Natural rubber is obtained as latex from rubber trees.
Answer: A
Question. Which of the following names represents the foul smelling, black, thick, viscous liquid obtained from destructive distillation of coal ?
(A) Coke
(B) Coal tar
(C) Coal gas
(D) None of these
Answer: B
Question. Which one of the following is not a petroleum product ?
(A) Kerosene
(B) Gasoline
(C) Pitch black
(D) Bees wax
Answer: D
Question. Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic ?
(A) PVC
(B) Polyethylene
(C) Bakelite
(D) Terylene
Answer: C
1.Which organization is associated to advise people how to save petrol and diesel?
2.Liquefied Petroleum Gas is:
(A) A mixture of butane, ethane and propane gases.
(B) Obtained as a by-product during refining of petroleum.
(C) Liquefied under high pressure so that it can be stored and transported in cylinders.
(D) All of these.
3.What are the natural recourses?
4.Which natural resource is also called 'Black Gold'?
(A) Coal.
(B) Natural gas.
(C) Petroleum.
(D) Coal tar.
5.The gas which is known as marsh gas and has the molecular formula CH4 is:
(A) Ethane.
(B) Methane.
(C) Propane.
(D) Butane.
6.The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is called:
(A) Ionization.
(B) Carbonization.
(C) Refining.
(D) Lubrication.
7.The substances obtained from petroleum and natural gas are termed as:
(A) Chemicals.
(B) Petrochemicals..
(C) Fuels.
(D) Fossil fuels.
8.Which petrochemical is used for making ointments and Vaseline?
(A) Bitumen.
(B) Lubricating oil.
(C) Paraffin wax.
(D) Diesel.
9.Which one is the man-made resource?
(A) Air.
(B) Water.
(C) Solar Energy.
(D) None of these.
10.Exhaustible natural resources are-
(A) Coal.
(B) Petroleum.
(C) Natural gas.
(D) a, b and c.
11.Which one is the natural resource?
(A) Wood.
(B) Cow dung cake.
(C) a and b. (D) Air.
12.Which fuel was used in railway engines to produce steam to run the engine?
(A) Coal.
(B) Coke.
(C) Coal gas.
(D) Coal tar.
13.Fuels can be classified as:
(A) Combustible, Non-combustible.
(B) Solid, Liquid or Gaseous.
(C) Efficient or Non-efficient.
(D) All of these.
14.Wood is becoming more and more scarce and expansive because of:
(A) Extensive use in housing and activities.
(B) Large scale felling of trees.
(C) Increased use as a fuel.
(D) both (a) and (b).
15.Coal is a fossil fuel has been formed by:
(A) The slow compression of plant bodies of large forests that existed 300 millions years ago.
(B) Plant bodies got buried under the surface of earth and gradually covered with many layers of soil. The heat and high pressure ultimately converted them into coal.
(C) Both (a) and (b).
(D) The living organisms present in the soil.
16.Heating of coal in absence of air results in the formation of:
(A) Hydrogen Sulphide and Marsh gas.
(B) Coke, coal gas and coal tar.
(C) Oxides of Carbon.
(D) Large amount of energy.
17.The fuel formed from the dead remains of microscopic marine plants and animals settled in muddy sediments at the bottom of sea millions of years ago is
(A) Coke.
(B) Petroleum.
(C) Marsh gas.
(D) All of these.
18.Petroleum is a dark oily liquid with unpleasant smell that does not burn, but still called a fuel:
(A) Because it is made from dead remains of marine plants.
(B) Because it is insoluble in water and floats on it.
(C) Because it is refined to get different constituents with excellent calorific values.
(D) Because of its colour and appearance.
19.Natural gas, found with petroleum in oil wells is:
(A) Mainly methane - a hydrocarbon.
(B) Compressed to form CNG.
(C) Capable of burning easily to produce heat.
(D) All of these.
20.Solar energy, wind energy and hydroelectric energy are the examples of:
(A) Non-renewable energy.
(B) Renewable energy.
(C) Conventional energy.
(D) Fossils.
21.Natural phenomenon utilising the sun energy are:
(A) Blowing of winds.
(B) Rains and Snow.
(C) Photosynthesis.
(D) All of these.
22.Biogas plants are considered environment-friendly because:
(A) They use animal dung, human excreta and agricultural wastes as raw materials.
(B) Their design does not allow the raw material to come in contact with oxygen.
(C) Mixture of gases obtained is a good fuel for cooking and the residue is a good manure.
(D) All of these.
23.Which of the following gas can be liquefied easily under high pressure?
(A) Ethane.
(B) Methane.
(C) Butane.
(D) Propane.
24.In India, petroleum is found in-
(A) Maharashtra and Assam.
(B) Gujarat and Assam.
(C) Gujarat and Maharashtra.
(D) Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
25.Petroleum and natural gas have been discovered near the basins of-
(A) Ganga and Godavari.
(B) Brahamputra and Cauvery.
(C) Ganga and Yamuna.
(D) Godavari and Cauvery.
26.How does water help in fire fighting?
(A) It acts as a buffer between fuel and air.
(B) It cools the fuel below its ignition temperature.
(C) It is a neutral liquid.
(D) Both a and b.
27.Which one is not a coal product-
(A) Coal.
(B) Petrol.
(C) Coal tar.
(D) Coal gas.
28.Which of the following gas is used as source of heat and light?
(A) Coal gas.
(B) Natural gas.
(C) Compressed Natural Gas.
(D) Biogas.
29.Petroleum product used for surfacing the roads is:
(A) Coal.
(B) Coke.
(C) Coaltar.
(D) Paraffin wax.
30.A gas which sustains combustion, is:
(A) Methane.
(B) Ethane.
(C) Propane.
(D) Butane.
31.Which gas is added to LPG for detecting its leakage?
(A) Mercaptan.
(B) Methane.
(C) Ethane.
(D) Butane.
32.Natural gas is made up of:
(A) Methane.
(B) Ethane.
(C) Hydrogen.
(D) Nitrogen.
33.The process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called:
(A) Ionization.
(B) Carbonization.
(C) Refining.
(D) Lubrication.
34.Write the three products of coal.
35.What is the constitution of natural gas?
36.Can we use all our natural resources forever?
37.What are the inexhaustible natural resources?
38.What are the exhaustible natural resources?
39.What are the fossil fuels?
40.How dead plants are converted into coal?
41.Explain the term carbonisation?
42.What is the bitumen?
43.How can we obtain the coal gas?
44.Define the term coal tar?
45.Explain the term petroleum refinery?
46.Can coal, petroleum and natural gas be prepared in the laboratory from dead organisms?
47.Give tips to save petrol/diesel while driving.
48.When L.P.G. is burnt as a fuel in homes, the products obtained are ............... and ...............
(A) CO + H2. (B) CO2 + H2. (C) CO2 + H2O. (D) CO + H2O.
49.Name the products formed when coal is heat in air
50.Where was world first oil drilled?
51.Write two properties of petrolium
52.Write constitutions of Petroleum.
53.Give two-two examples of each exhaustible and inexhaustible natural resources.
54.Explain the formation of petrolium.
55.Give any four properties of coal
56.Where do we find natural gas our country?
57.Coal is a fossil fuel. Explain.
58.What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?
59.Give one use of each coke, coal tar and coal gas.
60.Write three uses of coal.
61.Give constituents of petroleum and their uses.
62.Why petroleum is known as Black gold?
63.Write short note on natural gas.
A. Answer the following in one word or very briefly.
1. Name two fossil fuels.
2. Which government organization is associated with petroleum?
3. What is CNG?
4. Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum?
5. What is the source of a natural gas?
B. Answer the following in brief.
1. State two important uses of coal?
2. What is a fossil fuel?
3. What is carbonization process?
4. How is petroleum formed in nature?
5. Why must we look for alternative sources of energy?
C. Answer the following in appropriate detail.
1. Describe in brief the formation of coal in the earth.
2. Where is natural gas found? Why is it called a clean fuel? Give two reasons.
3. State two important uses of CNG.
4. What is refining of petroleum ? What is the principle behind it ? Name any four components obtained and their uses.
A. Answer the following in one word or very briefly.
1. Name two fossil fuels.
2. Which government organization is associated with petroleum?
3. What is CNG?
4. Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum?
5. What is the source of a natural gas?
B. Answer the following in brief.
1. State two important uses of coal?
2. What is a fossil fuel?
3. What is carbonization process?
4. How is petroleum formed in nature?
5. Why must we look for alternative sources of energy?
C. Answer the following in appropriate detail.
1. Describe in brief the formation of coal in the earth.
2. Where is natural gas found? Why is it called a clean fuel? Give two reasons.
3. State two important uses of CNG.
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