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In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from

In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from:

(a)

Potato

(b)

Rice

(c)

Sugarcane

(d)

Wheat

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from various biomass feedstocks, including the options you provided: potato, rice, sugarcane, and wheat. However, the most commonly used and efficient feedstock for ethanol production is sugarcane (Option 3).