Bioethanol — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) and bioethanol production is/are correct? 1. The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 allows the use of surplus food grains for ethanol production with prior approval. 2. Second Generation (2G) bioethanol primarily uses sugarcane juice and molasses as feedstock. 3. India has achieved its E20 blending target ahead of schedule. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding the environmental impacts of bioethanol, which of the following is NOT a generally accepted benefit?

Consider the following statements regarding the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) in India: 1. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are mandated to procure ethanol at government-fixed remunerative prices. 2. The EBP aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2030. 3. Flex-fuel vehicles are essential for achieving higher blending targets like E20 and E100. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries is known for its extensive sugarcane-based bioethanol production and widespread use of flex-fuel vehicles?

The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme under the National Policy on Biofuels 2018 is primarily aimed at supporting: