Which by product of sugarcane is used for generating electricity and for making paper and paper boards?
A
Bagasse
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B
Molasses
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C
Pressmud
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D
Ethanol
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Solution
The correct option is A Bagasse
Bagasse
Bagasse is a fibrous material that remains after the juice is extracted from the sugar cane. It is used in the thermal power plant as fuel for production of power. Dry bagasse has calorific value of around 4600 Kcal/kg.