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Government has recently announced its Coal Bed Methane Policy.

Which of the following statements are true in the context of Coal Bed Methane?

1. CBM is trapped in coal beds and released during and after mining.

2. Methane capture and its utilization from coal mines is not being undertaken in India due to lack of latest technology

3. There is pervasive perception that commercial viability of exploitation and utilization of Methane is doubtful.

4. Gujarat does not hold any prospects for CBM.

5. Unlike natural gas from conventional reservoirs, coal bed methane contains high percentage of heavier hydrocarbons such as propane or butane, and no natural gas condensate.

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1, 2 and 3

2, 3, 4 and 5

1, 2, 3 and 5

All of the above

Explanation:

4th and 5th statements are incorrect.
Coal Bed Methane (CBM) is natural gas found in coal seams. It mainly consists of Methane (CH4) with minor amounts of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and heavier hydrocarbons like ethane.

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