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Science & Technology2012
Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the susta- inable 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
  2. The combustible gases generated consist of hydrogen
  3. The combustible gases generated from biomass
gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 only, as coconut shells, groundnut shells, and rice husk are indeed viable feedstocks for biomass gasification due to their availability and high carbon content. In biomass gasification, combustible gases generated include a mix of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane, not just hydrogen and carbon dioxide; this invalidates statement 2. Additionally, the gases produced can be used in internal combustion engines, contrary to statement 3. Thus, only the first statement is correct, highlighting the practicality of using various biomass materials in sustainable energy solutions for India's power crisis.

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