Chandigarh is kerosene free

Q.  Which city recently became kerosene free?
- Published on 05 Apr 16

a. Delhi
b. Chandigarh
c. Mumbai
d. Indore

ANSWER: Chandigarh
 
  • Chandigarh became the second kerosene-free city , after Delhi on the back of increased supply of cleaner cooking fuel like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and progress in rural electrification.
  • Ahmedabad, Baroda, Puducherry and some cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be declared kerosene-free very soon.
  • Kerosene is primarily used for cooking and lighting.
  • Increased use of LPG and electrification of villages have helped to bring down kerosene use.

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