Which of the following theories of origin of petroleum does not explain the presence of nitrogen & sulphur compounds in crude oil ?

Related Mcqs:

1. During electrical desalting of crude oil, the electrical conductivity of a mixture of crude oil and water (which ranges between 3 to 8% water) ________________ with increase in the amount of water?

   A. Decreases
   B. Increases
   C. Remains unchanged
   D. Decreases linearly

2. Maximum sulphur percentage in low sulphur heavy stock (LSHS) furnace oil is about_________________?

   A. 0.1
   B. 1
   C. 2.5
   D. 3.5

3. The best method of determining sulphur in crude oil is by the _______________ method?

   A. Kjeldahl
   B. Dumas
   C. Bomb calorimeter
   D. Junkers calorimeter

4. Paraffin base crude oil as compared to asphalt base crude gives___________________?

   A. Higher yield of straight run gasoline
   B. Higher octane number gasoline
   C. Lower viscosity index lube oil
   D. Poorer yield of lube oil

5. _____________ base crude oil is also called asphaltic crude?

   A. Paraffinic
   B. Naphthenic
   C. Mixed
   D. Aromatic

6. The characterisation factor of crude petroleum oil is around__________________?

   A. 3
   B. 11
   C. 22
   D. 28

7. Crude petroleum oil is a _______________ fuel?

   A. Primary
   B. Fossil
   C. Both A. & B.
   D. Secondary

8. Crude oil is transported inland from oil field to refineries, mainly by the _____________________?

   A. Road tankers
   B. Rail tankers
   C. Underground pipelines
   D. None of these

9. Water content in the crude oil as it comes out of oil well may be upto ______________ percent?

   A. 2
   B. 5
   C. 10
   D. 25

10. Crude oil produced by Indian oil fields are predominantly _______________ in nature?

    A. Paraffinic
    B. Naphthenic
    C. Asphaltic
    D. Mixed base