Which among the following statements best describes the term lsquo Black Gold rsquo ........

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Which among the following statements best describes the term ‘Black Gold’:

Coal and its derivatives

Green Diamond

Residual that remain after Gold extraction

Petroleum and its derivatives

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Explanation:

Petroleum is found between the layers of rocks and is drilled from oil fields located in off-shore and coastal areas. This is then sent to refineries which process the crude oil and produce a variety of products like diesel, petrol, kerosene, wax, plastics and lubricants. Petroleum and its derivatives are called Black Gold as they are very valuable.Hence, option (d) is correct.