Biofuels — Prelims Questions

With reference to 'National Policy on Biofuels', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The policy allows the use of surplus food grains for ethanol production. 2. The target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20) was initially set for 2030. 3. The SATAT scheme is related to the promotion of biodiesel production from non-edible oilseeds.

Which of the following statements best describes 'Second Generation Biofuels'?

Consider the following statements regarding the environmental implications of biofuels: 1. Biofuels generally result in lower net greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels over their lifecycle. 2. Large-scale cultivation of energy crops for biofuels can lead to land-use change and deforestation. 3. Ethanol production from sugarcane is typically less water-intensive than from corn.

Which of the following initiatives is specifically aimed at promoting Compressed Biogas (CBG) production from waste in India?

Consider the following pairs: Biofuel Type Primary Feedstock 1. First Generation Ethanol: Sugarcane 2. Second Generation Ethanol: Algae 3. Biodiesel: Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?