Multiple choice general knowledge

The chiefly used crop for producing bio-diesel is

  1. Kikar

  2. Coconut

  3. Jatropha

  4. Mustard
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jatropha curcas is the chief crop used for biodiesel production in India. Its seeds contain high oil content (30-40%), it grows on marginal lands without competing with food crops, and the oil has suitable properties for biodiesel conversion.

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