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According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?

  1. 1.Cassava
  2. 2.Damaged wheat grains
  3. 3.Groundnut seeds
  4. 4.Horse grams
  5. 5.Rotten potatoes
  6. 6.Sugar beet

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1, 2, 5 and 6 only
  2. B.1, 3, 4 and 6 only
  3. C.2, 3, 4 and 5 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1, 2, 5 and 6 only

India's National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, expands the scope of raw materials beyond first-generation feedstocks to include a wider range of resources. This includes sources like cassava, damaged food grains unfit for human consumption, rotten potatoes, and sugar beet, in addition to conventional oilseeds and sugarcane. The policy aims to promote the production of biofuels from various agricultural and industrial wastes.

Source: UPSC gs1 2020

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