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Which of the following statements about Pet Coke is/ are correct?

1. India is the world’s largest consumer of Pet Coke.

2. India is the largest importer of pet coke from the United Nations.

3. Pet Coke has high ash content however it is low in Sulphur Content.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

2 Only

1 and 2

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Explanation:

First option is correct.

Pet Coke is also known as Petroleum Coke. It is 90% carbon and 3 to 6% sulphur.
‘Bottom of the barrel fuel’. It emits 11% more GHG than conventional fuel - dirtier fuel. India is world’s largest consumer of pet coke. It invites just 18% of the GST against 26% VAT on Natural Gas. It allows even low quality limestone be used for cement production because of its low ash content. No Clean Energy Cess being implemented on it against Rs. 400 per tonne on coal.