With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2.…

With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

Furnace oil is a residual product of crude oil refining (Statement 1 correct). It is used by industries to generate power (Statement 2 correct). It contains high sulphur content and emits sulphur oxides on combustion (Statement 3 correct).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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