Biofuel - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about biofuels?

1. Methanol can be used directly or by blending with petrol.
2. Hydrogen can be blended with compressed natural gas (CNG)


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
Alternative fuel:

Methanol is readily biodegradable. It is already used in racing cars of China.
Ethanol burns cleaner and burns more completely than petrol
It can be derived from Sugar cane juice and molasses.
Hydrogen Fuel is a clean fuel with highest energy content in terms of mass. Hydrogen up to 20% (by volume) can be blended with compressed natural gas (CNG) for use as an automotive fuel.