Sugar Industry By-products
Question
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- 1.
Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
- 2.
Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
- 3.
Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct regarding sugar industry by-products. Statement 1: Bagasse (crushed sugarcane residue) is extensively used as a biomass fuel in sugar mills and thermal power plants for energy generation. Statement 2: Molasses (viscous byproduct) is indeed used as feedstock for production of fertilizers, particularly in fermentation-based processes. Statement 3: Molasses is a major feedstock for ethanol production through fermentation, making it valuable for biofuel industry. All three utilizations of sugar industry by-products are well-established industrial practices.
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q13
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Industrial By-products and Waste Utilization
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
General Science - Industrial Products
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