sci

Question 1

have played a pivotal role since the Industrial Revolutions, which were powered by the extraction and use
of these substances, resulting in significant environmental repercussions

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons

Question 2

What is the primary source of hydrocarbons found
underground, often in rocky formations

Answer 2

kerogens

Question 3

Which type of hydrocarbons consists only of single
bonds between carbon atoms and follows the general
formula Cn H2n+2?

Answer 3

Alkanes

Question 4

Which country is the largest oil producer, responsible
for 22% of global oil production?

Answer 4

United States

Question 5

How many sedimentary basins are there in India, and
what is the total area they cover?

Answer 5

26 basins, 3.4 million square kilometres

Question 6

Which exploration and production policy was approved
by the Government of India to replace the New
Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP)?

Answer 6

Hydrocarbon Exploration and
Licensing Policy (HELP)

Question 7

The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 was released by

Answer 7

Shri S. Somanath, Secretary
of the Department of Space (DOS)/Chairman of ISRO

Question 8

India had —— including
private and academic institutions’ satellites

Answer 8

127 satellites launched by the end of 2023