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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Oil extracted from the wells contains many impurities. It is known by which name?

Options:

hydrocarbon

petroleum

crude oil

any of the above

Correct Answer:

crude oil

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: crude oil

Oil extracted from the wells is crude oil and contains many impurities. It cannot be used directly. It needs to be refined.