Which of the following is used for pumping crude oil from oil well? (A) Single stage centrifugal pump (B) Gear pump (C) Screw pump (D) Duplex/triplex reciprocating pump

Which of the following is used for pumping crude oil from oil well?
(A) Single stage centrifugal pump
(B) Gear pump
(C) Screw pump
(D) Duplex/triplex reciprocating pump
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(D) Duplex/triplex reciprocating pump
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