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Collect any graph that shows oil (petroleum) consumption in India. (AS4)

i. Does the production meet consumption in India?


ii. During which period of time shows highest increase in consumption rate?


iii. Why will you say happened to production from past ten years, for example 2004 to 2014?


iv. Suggest some ways to bring down consumption of petroleum.


i. No, the production does not meet consumption in India. So we have to import from other countries.


ii. During the years 2005-2015 there is highest increase in consumption rate.


iii. The production is nearly stabilized and not increased as compared to consumption rate. Due to more running vehicles consumption rate is increased.


iv. Some ways to conserve petroleum are-


a. We should use public transport instead of personal vehicles.


b. We can use a bicycle or can walk to short distance places.


c. We should opt for alternative sources of energy.


d. We should use energy efficient appliances etc.


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