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Asked: February 26, 20232023-02-26T23:08:54+05:30
2023-02-26T23:08:54+05:30In: Social Science
“Natural gas is an important source of energy.”
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Answer: In a power-deficient country natural gas is a precious gift.
i Natural gas can be used as a source of energy. It takes less time to build a power plant based on natural gas.
ii It can be used as an industrial raw material in the petrochemical industry.
iii It can be used in building fertilizer plants and thereby encouraging the use of fertilizers. It can boost agricultural production.
iv Through easy transportation by means of pipelines its utility is further increased.
v Use of compressed natural gas CNG for vehicles to replace liquid fuels is gaining wide popularity in the country.