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Consider the following statements regarding policy changes associated with the E20 ethanol-blended fuel initiative in India: Statement I: The removal of restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane-based feedstock is aimed at ensuring supply-side readiness to meet E20 fuel targets. Statement II: The policy shift may aggravate food security concerns by diverting sugarcane and other food crops toward fuel production, especially in drought-prone regions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- 2Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I✓
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
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