MCQs – Coal and Petroleum (Exam Level)

Class: 8 | Chapter: 5

1. Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of:
   ① Plants only
   ② Animals only
   ③ Plants and animals
   ④ Microorganisms


2. Which of the following is a solid fossil fuel?
   ① Petroleum
   ② Natural gas
   ③ Coal
   ④ CNG


3. Coke is obtained from:
   ① Petroleum
   ② Natural gas
   ③ Coal
   ④ Wood


4. Which fuel is considered the cleanest fossil fuel?
   ① Coal
   ② Petrol
   ③ Diesel
   ④ Natural gas


5. Petroleum is also known as:
   ① Coal oil
   ② Black gold
   ③ White fuel
   ④ Mineral coal


6. The process of separating petroleum into different components is called:
   ① Distillation
   ② Evaporation
   ③ Refining
   ④ Condensation


7. Which product of coal is used in the manufacture of steel?
   ① Coal tar
   ② Coke
   ③ Natural gas
   ④ Petrol


8. CNG stands for:
   ① Compressed Natural Gas
   ② Carbon Natural Gas
   ③ Compressed Nitrogen Gas
   ④ Coal Natural Gas


9. Fossil fuels are called non-renewable because:
   ① They are cheap
   ② They are easily available
   ③ They take millions of years to form
   ④ They are renewable


10. Which of the following is NOT a product of petroleum?
    ① Petrol
    ② Diesel
    ③ Coal tar
    ④ LPG