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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.
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• Correct Answer: A
• Biomass gasification uses agricultural residues like coconut shells, groundnut shells, and rice husk as feedstock to produce syngas (producer gas).
• 2 is wrong: Producer gas contains H₂, CO, CH₄, CO₂, and N₂—not just H₂ and CO₂. 3 is wrong: Syngas can power internal combustion engines and gas turbines after minor modifications.
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