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Bioenergy

Asked 2 times in CSE over 1 years (2011–2012), peaking in 2011.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2011–2012
Span
2011
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2011
  • Recurs across 2 years (2011–2012)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2012

Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification
  2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only
  3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. A 1 only ✓
  2. B 2 and 3 only
  3. C 1 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Science & Technology › Energy & Nuclear
CSE2011

Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?

  1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates
  2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates
  3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 and 3 only
  3. C 1 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health

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