Question
Biology Question on Environmental Issues
The entire fleet of buses in Delhi were converted to CNG from diesel. In reference to this, which one of the following statements is false?
A
CNG burns more efficiently than diesel
B
The same diesel engine is used in CNG buses making the cost of conversion low
C
It is cheaper than diesel
D
It cannot be adulterated like diesel
Answer
The same diesel engine is used in CNG buses making the cost of conversion low
Explanation
Solution
Compared to petrol or diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) burns more efficiently in automobiles and leaves very little unburnt residue. In addition, CNG is less expensive than petrol or diesel, and it is not susceptible to theft or adulteration, which is common with petrol or diesel.