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With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements: 1.Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2.In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2