UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2012

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    Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
    1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification.
    2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.
    3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  2 and 3    

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] The combustible gases generated from biomass consist of other gases also apart from hydrogen and carbon dioxide like methane. The combustible gases generated from biomass can be used for internal combustion engines.


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