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Q22. In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from

In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2009 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Sugarcane

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Option (c) is correct: Sugarcane is the most efficient and viable commercial feedstock for first-generation bio-ethanol production because it contains directly fermentable simple sugars (sucrose).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q22)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Sugarcane

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q22

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 22 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (C): "Sugarcane". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Health & Medicine questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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