Consider the following statements regarding ethanol production India 1. In India Ethanol is largely produced through sugarcane-based molasses and grain-based sources as feedstock. 2. The Government has set a target of achieving 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2024. Which of the following statements are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding ethanol production India
1.In India Ethanol is largely produced through sugarcane-based molasses and grain-based sources as feedstock.
2.The Government has set a target of achieving 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2024.
Which of the following statements are correct?

[A] 1only

[B] 2only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 and 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation- Statement 1 is correct- In India, Ethanol is produced from multiple sources. Currently It is largely produced through sugarcane-based molasses and grain-based sources as feedstock.

Statement 2 is incorrect- The Government has set a target of achieving 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2025.

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