Ethanol Plant Protests Escalate: Farmers Unite Against Environmental Concerns
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मुख्य तथ्य
Farmers from Punjab, UP, and Haryana are protesting.
Protests are against an ethanol plant in Hanumangarh.
Concerns include environmental impacts and resource depletion.
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Government policies on biofuels
Environmental impact assessment
Sustainable agriculture
Water resource management
दृश्य सामग्री
Ethanol Plant Protest Locations
Map showing the location of the ethanol plant in Hanumangarh and the states from which farmers are protesting. Highlights the geographical spread of the concerns.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in India: 1. The EBP programme aims to promote the use of ethanol as a biofuel to reduce import dependency and environmental pollution. 2. The target under the EBP programme is to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025. 3. The programme provides financial assistance for setting up ethanol production plants using only sugarcane as feedstock. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the programme supports ethanol production from various feedstocks, including sugarcane, grains, and agricultural residues.
2. Which of the following environmental concerns is/are most directly associated with large-scale ethanol production from agricultural sources? 1. Depletion of groundwater resources due to water-intensive crops. 2. Increased greenhouse gas emissions from land conversion and fertilizer use. 3. Loss of biodiversity due to monoculture farming. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. Ethanol production can lead to groundwater depletion, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss.
3. With reference to the protests against the ethanol plant in Hanumangarh, consider the following statements: 1. The primary concern of the protesting farmers is the potential diversion of water resources from irrigation to ethanol production. 2. Hanumangarh is located in a region primarily characterized by alluvial soil, making it highly suitable for water-intensive crops like sugarcane. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statement 1 is correct as farmers are concerned about water diversion. Statement 2 is incorrect as Hanumangarh is located in a semi-arid region, not particularly known for alluvial soil or suitability for water-intensive crops.
4. Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of increased ethanol blending on India's agricultural sector?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Increased ethanol blending can create a diversified market for agricultural produce, potentially stabilizing farmer incomes by providing an alternative outlet for crops beyond direct food consumption. However, the extent of this impact depends on various factors, including policy implementation and market dynamics.
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