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Which one of the following is being utilized as a source of biodiesel in the Indian countryside?

Options

  1. Abeetroot
  2. Bsugarcane
  3. CPongamia
  4. DEuphorbia.

Correct answer

C. Pongamia

Step-by-step solution

Pongamia pinnataor pongam, karanja is one of the few nitrogen fixing trees (NFTS) to produceseeds containing 30-40 % oil. It is often planted as an ornamental and shade tree but now-a-days it is considered as alternative source for Bio- Diesel. Related Theory Pongamia, jatropa, Euphorbia are petrocrops. However, in the Indian countryside, Pongamia is being utilized as a source of biodiesel.

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