Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rajasthan
The correct answer is Rajasthan. - Rajasthan was the first state in the country to implement National Policy on Biofuels-2018.
- Its implementation was also approved by high-power Biofuel Authority.
- Rajasthan state government will focus on increasing production of oilseeds.
- Centre for Excellence in Udaipur will be established to promote research in fields of alternative fuels and energy resources.
- National Policy on Biofuels-2018 categorises of biofuels into 3 subtypes:
- First-generation (1G): Basic biofuels
- This includes conventional biofuel.
- They are made from things like sugar, starch, or vegetable oil.
- Second generation (2G): Advanced Biofuels– Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).
- Second generation (2G) biofuels are produced from sustainable feedstock.
- They will be produced from crops which are not useful for human consumption.
- Third generation (3G): Bio-CNG etc.
- 3rd generation biofuels will be obtained from algae.
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