What is E-20?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Alcohol mixed petrol

Explanation:
• E-20 refers to 20% ethanol blended with petrol (gasoline).
• It is a type of fuel mixture where 20% of the petrol is replaced with ethanol, a renewable biofuel.
• This blend is promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to reduce carbon emissions, as ethanol is derived from organic materials like sugarcane, corn, and other crops.
• The E-20 blend helps to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and supports sustainable energy sources.
• It is also part of India's biofuel program, which aims to increase the ethanol content in petrol to 20% by 2025 to improve fuel efficiency and reduce pollution.

Information Booster:
• Ethanol is a renewable fuel that produces fewer emissions compared to pure petrol.
• The E-20 initiative is part of broader global efforts to reduce the environmental impact of transport fuels.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) 20 goals to save the environment:
• While there are environmental initiatives with goals for sustainability, E-20 is specifically related to the ethanol-petrol blend and not to a set of environmental goals.

(b) Financial improvement:
• E-20 is not related to financial improvement; it pertains to biofuels and renewable energy sources.

(c) Economic group:
• E-20 is not an economic group; it refers to a type of fuel blend aimed at reducing environmental impact.