Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

In order to rectify the situation in rural areas regarding usage of wood, dung cake etc., the government is providing subsidized LPG. According to you, what is the full form of LPG?

Options:

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Liquid Petroleum Gas

Liquefied Petrochemical Gas

Liquid Petrochemical Gas

Correct Answer:

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Explanation:

Households in rural areas generally use wood, dung cake or other biomass as fuel. This practice has several adverse implications like deforestation, reduction in green cover, wastage of cattle dung and air pollution. To rectify the situation, subsidized LPG i.e. Liquefied Petroleum Gas is being provided. In addition, Gobar gas plants are being provided through easy loans and subsidy. LPG is a clean fuel which reduces household pollution to a large extent. Also, energy wastage is minimized.