Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

How much is one barrel of oil approximately?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 159 litres

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “159 litres”.
One barrel of oil is approximately 159 liters, or 42 US gallons.

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