Correct answer: (a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
Explanation
- A
1, 2, 5 and 6 only
1, 2, 5 and 6 only. Cassava, damaged wheat, rotten potatoes, sugar beet — National Policy on Biofuels wastes/starch list. Groundnut and horse gram as generic oilseeds/pulses are not in that keyed set.
- B
1, 3, 4 and 6 only
1, 3, 4 and 6 only. Keeps groundnut and horse gram; drops damaged grain and rotten potato.
- C
2, 3, 4 and 5 only
2, 3, 4 and 5 only. Mixes misses.
- D
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
All six. 3 and 4 are not counted.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only. The 2018 biofuel policy allows molasses, damaged foodgrains, cassava, rotten potatoes, sugar beet and similar wastes/starches. Groundnut seed and horse gram are not in the official four.
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