With reference to lsquo Direct Air Capture rsquo an emerging technology which of the following state...........

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With reference to ‘Direct Air Capture’, an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration.

II. It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing.

III. In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel.

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I and II only

III only

I, II and III

None of the above statements is correct

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Explanation:

- Statement I: Direct Air Capture (DAC) involves capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere and can indeed be used for carbon sequestration. This makes it a powerful tool in reducing atmospheric CO2 levels.

- Statement II: Captured CO2 can be utilized in the production of various products, including plastics. It can also be used in food processing industries, for purposes like carbonating beverages.

- Statement III: In aviation, DAC-derived CO2 can be combined with hydrogen to produce synthetic fuels. These fuels are considered low-carbon alternatives to reduce the aviation industry's carbon footprint.

- Correct Answer: Option 3 – I, II, and III