Green hydrogen — internal combustion fuel, blended with natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell
Question
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements: How many of the above statements are correct?
- 1.
It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
- 2.
It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
- 3.
It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
Options
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Explanation
All three statements outline viable uses for green hydrogen. It can be burned directly in modified internal combustion engines (ICE). It is actively being blended with natural gas to decarbonize existing pipeline networks and thermal plants. Its most efficient use is generating electricity directly within hydrogen fuel cells to power electric vehicles.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q60
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Energy & Nuclear
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
National Green Hydrogen Mission 2023
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