What is the full form of PCRA?

Question

What is the full form of PCRA?

1. A. Partial Counting of Remaining Amendment
2. B. Public Conservations Research Association
3. C. Petroleum Conservation Research Association (Correct answer)
4. D. Public Council of Research Association

Correct Answer

Option C — Petroleum Conservation Research Association

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Petroleum Conservation Research Association.

Key Points

• PCRA stands for the Petroleum Conservation Research Association. It is a registered society set up under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India (in 1978), that works towards promoting energy efficiency and the conservation of petroleum products across sectors such as transport, industry, agriculture and households.
• The correct full form is the Petroleum Conservation Research Association, making option (C) correct.

Additional Information

• PCRA carries out awareness campaigns (like 'Saksham'), training, and research to reduce wasteful consumption of fossil fuels and encourage cleaner, more efficient energy use.