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PPSC PCS 2018 · Question 3 of 97

What is meant by the term “Oilzapper” that we frequently hear in the news?

Science & Tech

  1. AIt is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.Correct
  2. BIt is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration.
  3. CIt is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety.
  4. DIt is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil wells.

Answer: A. It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills.

Explanation

Oilzapper is TERI's eco-friendly, bacteria-based technology for cleaning up oily sludge and oil spills.

Source: https://cdn.mindspritesolutions.com/examrace/SPSC/Punjab-PSC/Punjab-PSC-Past-Papers/Punjab-Civil-Service-2018-Official-Paper-1-Part-1.pdf

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