India’s ethanol blending programme aims to achieve which of the following key…

2026

India’s ethanol blending programme aims to achieve which of the following key objectives?

A. to promote India’s energy security.
B. to achieve reduction in Greenhouse gas emissions.
C. to promote ethanol imports at large-scale.
D. to strengthen rural economy.
E. to facilitate waste-to-wealth conversion.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    A, B and C Only

  2. B.

    B, C and D Only

  3. C.

    C, D and E Only

  4. D.

    A, B, D and E Only

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Correct answer: D

India’s Ethanol Blending Programme aims to enhance energy security by reducing crude oil dependence through domestic production.

Key objectives include reducing Greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the rural economy by supporting farmers, and facilitating waste-to-wealth conversion. Promoting ethanol imports contradicts energy security goals.

Therefore, statements A, B, D, and E are valid objectives.

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