2014 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q18.
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements: 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer

D

Explanation

Shale gas deposits in India have been found in news. Shale gas is a mixture of Methane and many other gases (not just propane and butane). India does have shale gas sources.