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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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Propane and butane are the main components of which of the following gases?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. LPG.

 

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is primarily composed of propane and butane gases. These hydrocarbons are easily liquefied under pressure, making LPG convenient for storage and transport. LPG is widely used as cooking gas in households, as well as in heating appliances, vehicles, and industrial applications. It is colorless and odorless, but an artificial odorant (like ethyl mercaptan) is added for safety. Due to its clean-burning nature, LPG is considered an efficient and eco-friendly fuel.

Other Options:

  • LMG – No such standard fuel exists; the term is not officially recognized.

  • LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas, mainly methane, not propane/butane.

  • CNG – Compressed Natural Gas, also mostly methane, not propane or butane.