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
A.1, 2, 5 and 6 only✓ Correct
B.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
C.1, 3, 4 and 6 only
D.2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Explanation
National Policy on Biofuels 2018 allows non-food sources like cassava, damaged wheat grains, rotten potatoes, and sugar beet as raw materials. Edible oilseeds like groundnut and horse gram are excluded.
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