Economy, Infra, UPSC PYQ

1

According to India�s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as
raw materials for the production of biofuels?
1. Cassava
2. Damaged wheat grains
3. Groundnut seeds
4. Horse gram
5. Rotten potatoes
6. Sugar beet
Select the correct answer using the code given below

1, 2, 5 and 6 only

1, 3, 4 and 6 only

2, 3, 4 and 5 only

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

2

With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:
1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible Pumps.
2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

3

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept �IAEA Safeguards� while others are not?

Some use uranium and others use thorium

Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies

Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises

Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned