According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw material

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According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?CassavaDamaged wheat grainsGroundnut seedsHorse gramsRotten potatoesSugar beetSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct Answer: A — 1, 2, 5 and 6 onlyStep-by-step Solution:The National Policy on Biofuels (2018) allows a wide range of raw materials for bioethanol and biodiesel, but with restrictions to avoid food‑fuel conflict.Permitted feedstocks: Sugarcane juice, sugar beet, sweet sorghum (sugar‑based); corn, cassava, rotten potatoes, damaged food grains (wheat, broken rice) — but only those unfit for human consumption. Also, biomass (agricultural residues, algae).Not permitted for biofuel production (under the policy): New groundnut seeds, horse gram, and other food grains that are fit for human consumption.Thus, cassava (1), damaged wheat grains (2), rotten potatoes (5), and sugar beet (6) are allowed. Groundnut seeds (3) and horse grams (4) are not allowed as they are edible oilseeds/pulses.Why other options are incorrect:Option B (1,3,4,6): Includes groundnut and horse gram — not allowed.Option C (2,3,4,5): Includes groundnut and horse gram — not allowed.Option D (All six): Includes 3 and 4.Key Concept: The policy targets a 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025 (advanced from 2030). It also promotes second‑generation (2G) biofuels from cellulosic materials. The policy exempts biofuels from GST and encourages setting up of bio‑refineries.

According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?CassavaDamaged wheat grainsGroundnut seedsHorse gramsRotten potatoesSugar beetSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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