Question

Which of the following is not a tip of PCRA?
A.Drive at a constant and moderate speed as far as possible.
B.Ensure correct tyre pressure.
C.Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle.
D.None of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association) is a national government agency and some tips given by PCRA is to save petrol / diesel in India are, to drive at a constant speed as far as possible and switch off engine at traffic lights or places where you have to wait and also looking after the regular maintenance of your vehicle.

Complete step by step answer:
PCRA, also known as is a registered society set up under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India. PCRA is a national government agency engaged in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of economy as it is a non-profit organization.
PCRA is performing functions to encourage conservation of petroleum products in the utmost sectors of economy like industry, transport, households and also agriculture through direct technical assistance, Research and Development educational & training programmes, and mass awareness campaigns.
In India, the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) directs people to save petrol/diesel while driving by offering them some tips. Their tips involve:
a)driving at a constant and moderate speed as far as possible,
b)switching off the engine at traffic lights or at a place where you have to wait,
c)ensuring correct tyre pressure,
d)ensuring regular maintenance of the vehicle, etc.
Hence, these all are mentioned in the options given above.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: We need to conserve coal and petroleum because they are good sources of energy and they can be replenished quickly enough. Hydrocarbons are formed over a period of thousands of years when the remains of dead plants and animals are buried inside the earth. Also, burning coal and oil results in air pollution.