MCQ’S ON BIOMASS ENERGY
1. Biomass is used in the production of
(a) fibres
(b) chemicals
(c) transportation fuels
(d) biochemicals
Answer: (c)
2. Production of bioethanol is through fermentation of ________ and starch components
(a) alcohol
(b) sugar
(c) milk
(d) acid
Answer: (b)
3. This is also called a biogas
(a) biobutanol
(b) biodiesel
(c) bioethanol
(d) biomethane
Answer: (d)
4. In biomethane, the percentage of carbon dioxide is
(a) 55-60
(b) 35-45
(c) 30-40
(d) 32-43
Answer: (c)
5. By-products generated during the rectification of bioethanol is utilized as
(a) sheep feed
(b) cow feed
(c) dog feed
(d) pig feed
Answer: (c)
6. Bioethanol is mixed with ________ to prepare transport fuel
(a) oil
(b) petrol
(c) kerosene
(d) diesel
Answer: (b)
7. Bioethanol is denatured alcohol, also referred to as
(a) methylene
(b) ethylene
(c) ethylene glycol
(d) methylated spirit
Answer: (d)
8. This forestry material is used as biomass
(a) fish oil
(b) logging residues
(c) manure
(d) tallow
Answer: (b)
9. The aerobic digestion of sewage is utilized in the production of
(a) metal articles
(b) biofuels
(c) biomass
(d) synthetic fuels
Answer: (b)
10. This is an example of starch crops biomass feedstocks
(a) corn stover
(b) wheat straw
(c) orchard prunings
(d) sugar cane
Answer: (d)
