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:
A.2, 3, 4 and 5 only
B.1, 3, 4 and 6 only
C.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
D.1, 2, 5 and 6 only✓ Correct
Explanation
The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 allows starch- and sugar-rich materials like cassava, damaged food grains (wheat), rotten potatoes and sugar beet for ethanol production. Groundnut seeds and horse gram are not designated feedstocks.
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