With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following ‘statements: (1). Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. (2). In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalb

1.	With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following ‘statements: (1). Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. (2). In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

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