According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels ?
1. Cassava
2. Damaged wheat grains
3. Groundnut seeds
4. Horse gram
5. Rotten potatoes
6. Sugar beet
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. India's National Policy on Biofuels - 2018 expanded the scope of raw materials for ethanol production.
2. Statement 1 (Cassava): This is a starch-containing material explicitly allowed as a feedstock for ethanol production under the policy. (Correct)
3. Statement 2 (Damaged wheat grains): The policy allows the use of food grains unfit for human consumption, such as damaged wheat grains, for ethanol production. (Correct)
4. Statement 3 (Groundnut seeds): These are primarily edible oilseeds. While oils can be used for biodiesel, the policy emphasizes non-edible oilseeds. Groundnut seeds are not typically used for ethanol production and are a valuable food source. (Incorrect)
5. Statement 4 (Horse gram): This is a pulse crop used for food and feed. It is not listed as a feedstock for biofuel production under the policy. (Incorrect)
6. Statement 5 (Rotten potatoes): The policy allows starch-containing materials unfit for human consumption, like rotten potatoes, to be used for ethanol production. (Correct)
7. Statement 6 (Sugar beet): This is explicitly mentioned in the policy as a sugar-containing material suitable for ethanol production. (Correct)
8. Therefore, Cassava, Damaged wheat grains, Rotten potatoes, and Sugar beet (1, 2, 5, and 6) can be used as raw materials.
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