Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
Question
Which is the second most important energy resource in India after coal? Mention its two uses along with its deposits in India.
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Answer
Petroleum or mineral oil is the next major energy source in India after coal. It provides fuel for heat and lighting, lubricants for machinery and raw materials for a number of manufacturing industries. Petroleum refineries act as a “nodal industry” for synthetic textile, fertiliser and numerous chemical industries.
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