Question

What is the full form of PCRA?
(A). Petroleum conservation research association
(B). Petroleum consumption research association
(C). Petroleum conservation resources association
(D). Petrochemical consumption research association

Answer 1

- Hint: PCRA is a non-profit organization and this organization deals with the conservation of the non-renewable source of energy and helps to promote energy efficiency in different sectors of the economy.

Complete step-by-step solution -
The full form of PCRA is Petroleum Conservation Research Association and thus among the given options above, option A is the correct one.
PCRA was established in 1978 in India. It is completely a non-profit organization that aims at improving energy efficiency and the conservation of petroleum and natural gases in all the sectors. By proposing different strategies and policies it helps the government to save money by reducing India’s dependency on oil and to reduce the effect of over usage of fossil fuel on the environment.
Let us see what are the five main objectives of PCRA:
To achieve economic efficiency on the usage of petroleum products by providing technical support & advisory services and training.
In the sectors of petroleum conservation and environmental protection, PCRA aims to provide institutional linkages at the national and international levels.
To provide support for the adaptation and spreading of all the technologies that are fuel-efficient and environment friendly.
To give a platform and promote the development and research for the conservation of petroleum and also to find alternative renewable fuels.
To create awareness among the people about the benefits, importance and methods of achieving a clean environment by conserving petroleum products.

Note: PCRA is also a medical term whose full form is Patient Controlled Regional Analgesia. It can also be used as an abbreviation for other terms such as Pre-Construction Risk Assessment, Parabolic-Cylinder Reflector Antenna, Programmatic Comparative Risk Analysis, Personal Report of Communication Apprehension, Pharmaceutical Contract Research Alliance, Power Cost Reserve Adjustment, etc. Don’t get confused among these terms.