Question

What are the disadvantages of using a biomass fuel?

• A. It requires large land space which is not readily available in urban areas.
• B. It is renewable resource.
• C. It is very expensive.
• D. None of These

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It requires large land space which is not readily available in urban areas.

Disadvantages of using a biomass fuel are:

1. Burning biomass produces lot of gaseous pollutants.
2. Incomplete burning results in inefficiency as compared to other fuels.
3. It requires large land space which is not readily available in urban areas.