Regarding biomass, which of the following are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.It is a carbon-cycle neutral fuel.

2.It has a much higher calorific value than coal.

3.It can be converted into solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.

4.It can be converted into producer gas.

5.Energy cannot be obtained from crops.

A1, 2, 3 only

B1, 3, 4 only ✓ Correct

C2, 4, 5 only

D1, 2, 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3, 4 only

Explanation

Biomass is a carbon-cycle neutral fuel that can be turned into many fuel forms including producer gas.

Statement 1 is right as growing biomass reabsorbs the carbon dioxide its burning releases.

Statement 3 is right since biomass yields solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.

Statement 4 is right because biomass can be gasified into producer gas.

Statement 2 is wrong as biomass has a lower calorific value than coal, and Statement 5 is wrong since crops do give energy.

Bagasse and crop residues are widely used biomass energy sources.

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