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Which of the following statements about the National Biofuel Policy 2018 is/are correct?

1. The policy categorises the biofuels into three categories namely, first, second and third generation biofuels.

2. The scope of the materials to be used in production of biofuels has been increased to include sugarcane juice, sugar containing materials as well as starch containing materials.

3. The policy prohibits usage of surplus food grains for ethanol production to augment the buffer stocks under the Food Corporation of India Limited.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 and 2

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

The third statement is incorrect because the policy envisages to allow ethanol production from surplus production of food grains because it will help the farmer get adequate price for his or her produce. \

The new policy explores a wider variety of raw materials to be used as inputs to produce ethanol (which is to be blended with petrol).
Apart from sugarcane – government plans to include corn, damaged food grains, potato and even municipal solid waste as ethanol sources.
These changes are likely to reduce the cost of producing bio-fuels and improve affordability for consumers, particularly during oil price hikes.
The Centre hopes the new policy will also benefit farmers, who will be able to sell various types of agricultural waste to industry at remunerative prices.
It will also serve as an incentive for farmers to not burn their stubble and other farmland waste, which has become a menace in the regions around Delhi.
The policy also envisions a budget of 5,000 crores for supply chain infrastructure enhancement in the bio-fuel sector.