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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?

Limited ethanol distillation capacity (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Introduced the National Policy for Biofuels in 2018 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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