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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 statements 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.

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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 statements 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.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Biomass such as coconut shells and rice husk can be used. Statement 2 is not correct: The gases include carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. Statement 3 is not correct: The gases can be used in internal combustion engines.