Recently the Pet Coke or Petroleum coke was in news Consider the following statements about it 1 Pet...........

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Recently the Pet Coke or Petroleum coke was in news. Consider the following statements about it.

1. Pet coke is a solid carbon rich material derived from oil refining.

2. It is cleaner alternative to coal and emits 11% less greenhouse gas.

3. India is the world’s largest producer of pet coke.

4. It has the least sulfur content among fossil fuels.

Select the incorrect statements using the codes given below.

2&3 only

1,2&3 only

2,3&4 only

None

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Explanation:

Petroleum coke or pet coke is a solid carbon rich (90% carbon and 3% to 6% sulfur) material derived from oil refining. It is categorized as a “bottom of the barrel” fuel. It is a dirtier alternative to coal and emits 11% more greenhouse gases than coal. India is the world’s biggest consumer of petroleum coke. It is an approved fuel in many states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Do you know?
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
•According to it, governments may prohibit the use of fuel, which is likely to cause air pollution, in air pollution control areas.
•Act also gives authority to state board to declare any fuel as ‘approved fuel’.
THINK!
•Environment Protection (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA).
•Carbon tax.