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UPSC 2005: Assertion (A): The main constituent of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas is methane. Reason (R): Methane can be used directly for burning in homes and factories where it can be supplied through pipelines.
(a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) A is false but R is true
LPG is mainly a mixture of propane and butane, not methane, so the Assertion is false. Methane (natural gas) can indeed be supplied by pipelines for domestic and industrial combustion, so the Reason is true; therefore option (d) is correct. ([edurev.in](https://edurev.in/t/203299/Chemistry-Solved-Questions--1995-2020--2?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (d): A is false but R is true. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2005, GS Paper 1, as Question 88. It falls under Science & Technology > Energy & Environment.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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