Q28 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following two are the major constituent of Bio-gas ?1.Methane2.Butane3.Carbon dioxide4.Carbon monoxideSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 3
B 3 and 4
C 2 and 3
D 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Biogas is mostly methane (about 50–75%) plus carbon dioxide. Butane and CO are not the two majors.

  2. B

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. CO2 is present; CO is not a major constituent.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Butane is LPG, not biogas.

  4. D

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Methane yes; butane no.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 and 3. Major biogas pair: methane and carbon dioxide. Also note: CH4 share — Typically 50–75% of biogas; CO2 share — Typically 25–50%; LPG — Propane + butane; not this mix; Gobar gas — Cattle-dung anaerobic digester.