Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote the production of Second Generation (2G) ethanol from agricultural residues and other renewable feedstocks.
2.One of the environmental benefits of JI-VAN Yojana is that it decreases the use of chemical fertilizers in crops.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana aims to promote the production of Second Generation (2G) ethanol from agricultural residues, lignocellulosic biomass, and other renewable feedstocks. This helps reduce environmental pollution and provides an alternative to fossil fuels.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The scheme focuses on reducing environmental pollution by utilizing agricultural waste (e.g., crop residues) to produce bioethanol and reducing stubble burning. However, it does not directly aim to decrease the use of chemical fertilizers in crops.
Source: DD News
