Question

What is the function of PCRA ?
(A) Advises people to save petrol / diesel.
(B) Advises people to prevent water pollution.
(C) Petroleum Refining Industry.
(D) None of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: PCRA stands for Petroleum Conservation Research Association.
It deals with the conservation of petroleum and natural gas.
It promotes ideas that are energy efficient.

Complete step by step answer:
PCRA i.e. Petroleum Conservation Research Association is a non-profit organization established in 1978, handled by the government of India. It was set up to promote, propose, and implement policies and strategies for the conservation of petroleum and natural gas.
It does not deal with any sort of manufacturing but is intended to make sure that people, manufacturers, or any individual who deals with petroleum and natural gas takes every necessary step to conserve it.
The demand for petroleum products is increasing by 3-4 percent per year in India. As argued by PCRA, many uses of petroleum can be avoided and better and efficient methods can be implemented to make sure that the available fuel is conserved and will be available to future generations.
Some suggestions given by PCRA are :Driving at a constant speed. Switching off the engine when not needed. Ensuring regular maintenance of the vehicle,to save petrol
These are some simple tips which can be implemented by the people.

So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: We consume around 11 billion tonnes of oil from fossil fuels every year, globally.
With so much use of petrol, we will run out of petrol in over 53 years.
The world will run out of oil in 2030 and other fossil fuels in 2050.
These all are non-renewable and conventional sources of energy.