Q. Consider the following statements:
1.China, Russia, and Germany are the founding members of the Global Biofuels Alliance.
2.The Global Biofuels Alliance aims to contribute to climate action by promoting biofuels.
3.Brazil is the leading oil producer in Latin America.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Global Biofuels Alliance was initiated by India during the G20 summit and includes founding members such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, South Africa, and the USA.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Global Biofuels Alliance’s objective is to promote the development and use of sustainable biofuels to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons and contribute to climate action. Brazil is the top oil producer in Latin America, with significant production from its offshore pre-salt oil reserves.
Source: AIR
