Ethanol Production Challenges in India
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What was the limitation on feedstock for ethanol production until 2018?

  • Only sea molasses was allowed (correct)
  • Only rice and maize were allowed
  • Only sugarcane was allowed
  • Only surplus food grains were allowed

    • What impact does sugarcane production have on India's water resources?

  • It consumes a large portion of irrigation water (correct)
  • It leads to surplus water availability
  • It reduces the need for irrigation water
  • It has no impact on water resources

    • What challenge arises when there is less rainfall in India?

  • Decreased demand for ethanol
  • Shortage of feedstock for ethanol production (correct)
  • Excess availability of feedstock for ethanol production
  • Increased ethanol distillation capacity

    • What was one of the limitations in ethanol production capacity in India?

    <p>Limited ethanol distillation capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step did the government take to address the challenges in ethanol production?

    <p>Introduced the National Policy for Biofuels in 2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the limitations on feedstock for ethanol production in India until 2018?

    <p>The government only allowed sea molasses to be used for ethanol production, and surplus food grains like rice and maize were not allowed as feedstock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does sugarcane dependency pose a challenge for ethanol production in India?

    <p>Sugarcane requires a significant amount of water to grow and consumes a large portion of India's irrigation water, impacting production during periods of less rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges related to ethanol distillation capacity in India?

    <p>India does not have enough capacity to produce as much ethanol as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What steps has the government taken to address the challenges in ethanol production in India?

    <p>The government introduced the National Policy for Biofuels in 2018 to allow the production of ethanol from various feedstocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the limitation on the availability of raw materials for ethanol production in India until 2018?

    <p>The limited availability of raw materials was due to the government's restriction on using only sea molasses for ethanol production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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