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Biodiesel is seen as an important means of energy security in India. Which of the following are sources of Biodiesel.

(1) Jatropha (2) Pongamia

(3) Molasses (4) Fungi

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A

Only 1 and 4

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Only 1 and 3

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C

Only 1, 2 and 4

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C

Only 1, 2 and 4


Biodiesel refers to a vegetable oil - or animal fat-based diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids.

Biodiesel is meant to be used in standard diesel engines. Biodiesel can be used alone, or blended with petrodiesel in any proportions.

Bioethanol is a form of quasi-renewable energy that can be produced from agricultural feedstocks. It can be made from very common crops such as sugarcane, potato, cassava and corn and is produced from fermentation of carbohydrates.


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