UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · Question 84

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:

  1. 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
  2. 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
  3. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (A) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only

Explanation

The 2018 policy allows sugarcane juice, sugar beet, sweet sorghum, starchy materials like cassava, damaged food grains and rotten potatoes. Groundnut and horse gram are not listed.