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Download Solution PDFWhich crop is primarily used to produce biomass alcohol fuel or ethanol in India?
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Download Solution PDFBiomass Alcohol Fuel (Ethanol) Production in India:
Ethanol, a type of biomass alcohol fuel, is produced from various crops that contain high amounts of fermentable sugars or starches. In India, the primary crop used for producing ethanol is:
1. Rice: Although rice is a major crop in India, it is not primarily used for ethanol production.
2. Corn: Corn is a major source of ethanol in countries like the United States, but in India, it is not the primary crop used for ethanol production.
3. Wheat: Wheat is also not a major source of ethanol in India.
4. Sugarcane: Sugarcane is the primary crop used for ethanol production in India. The ethanol is produced from the molasses, a by-product of sugar production from sugarcane.
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