GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyGeneral Science2005

Assertion (A): The main constituent of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas is methane. Reason (R): Methane can be used directly for burning in homes and factories where it can be supplied through pipelines.

A

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Assertion (A) is false. The main constituents of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are propane and butane, not methane. Methane is the main constituent of Natural Gas (NG) or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). 2. Reason (R) is true. Methane (as Natural Gas) can be used directly for burning in homes and factories and can be supplied through pipelines (Piped Natural Gas - PNG). 3. Since A is false and R is true, the correct option is (D).

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