India's ethanol blending programme aims to achieve which of the following key objectives? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.To promote India's energy security.

2.To achieve reduction in Greenhouse gas emissions.

3.To promote ethanol imports at large-scale.

4.To strengthen rural economy.

5.To facilitate waste-to-wealth conversion.

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 2, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

India's ethanol blending programme aims at energy security, lower emissions, a stronger rural economy and waste-to-wealth conversion.

Blending ethanol with petrol cuts the need for imported crude oil and boosts energy security.

It lowers greenhouse gas emissions since ethanol burns cleaner than pure petrol.

It strengthens the rural economy by giving farmers a market for sugarcane and grain.

It also turns crop residues and surplus into fuel, aiding waste-to-wealth conversion.

Promoting large-scale ethanol imports is not an aim, as the programme seeks self-reliance instead.

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