INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which mineral is also known as ‘liquid gold’?
A
Water
B
Petroleum
C
Coal
D
Mercury
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Petroleum is often referred to as liquid gold due to its importance as a fuel to transport to run vehicles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution: Petroleum is called liquid gold due to its high commercial value. And it is a liquid and is scarce in nature like gold. It is generally called so to imply its significance. It serves directly or indirectly as a source for various organic products that are useful and essential for humans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Petroleum, also known as crude oil, or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of mainly hydrocarbons, and is found in geological formations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Petroleum, also called crude oil, is a fossil fuel.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coal and petroleum are categorised as fuel minerals. Fuel minerals are mainly three types namely coal, petroleum and natural gas.

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