Q60 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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With reference to green hydrogen, Consider the following statements: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.How many of the above statements are correct?

A Only one
B Only two
C All three
D None

Correct answer: (c) All three

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. All three green-hydrogen uses hold.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. ICE, blending and fuel cells are all listed pathways.

  3. C

    All three

    All three. Direct ICE fuel, blend with natural gas, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

  4. D

    None

    None. Each use is real.

Summary. Official key is (c) all three. Green hydrogen can run in modified internal-combustion engines, can be blended into natural-gas grids for heat and power, and is the fuel for fuel-cell electric vehicles.