Q. 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, 2, 5 and 6 only
  • 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
  • 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

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

Notes:

  • According to the National Biofuel policy among all the raw materials used for biofuel production.
  • The Policy expands the scope of raw material for ethanol production by allowing the use of Sugarcane Juice, Sugar containing materials like Sugar Beet, Sweet Sorghum, etc.
  • Starch containing materials like Corn, Cassava, Damaged food grains like wheat, broken rice, Rotten Potatoes, unfit for human consumption for ethanol production.
National Policy on Biofuels