Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. Jatropha oil is carbon neutral.
  2. It needs to be refined before being used in diesel generators.
  3. It can grow in dry, non-agricultural lands.

Which of the above are true?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All three
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jatropha has the potential to provide economic benefits at the local level since under suitable management it has the potential to grow in dry marginal non-agricultural lands, thereby allowing villagers and farmers to leverage non-farm land for income generation. Jatropha oil can be used directly after extraction (i.e. without refining) in diesel generators and engines.Jatropha oil is carbon-neutral, large-scale production will improve the country's carbon emissions profile.

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