2013 · Q50
50. The Government of India has recently made it mandatory for oil marketing companies to blend 5% ethanol with petrol. Which of the following is/are the likely consequence/consequences of the policy ?
- 1Lower India's dependence on fossil oil
- 2Reduce fuel import bill
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Ethanol blending lowers fossil-oil dependence and the fuel import bill; the official key marks C.