Which among the following plants are being used for production of biodiesel.
Choose the appropriate option:
a. Karanj
b. Mahua
c. Jatropha
d. Castor

Correct option is D

(d) a, b, c and d

Sol. The plants Karanj (Pongamia pinnata), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Jatropha (Jatropha curcas), and Castor (Ricinus communis) are all used for biodiesel production. These plants produce non-edible oils that can be converted into biofuel through the process of transesterification.

Information Booster:

• Jatropha is the most commonly used biodiesel crop in India.
• Karanj oil is rich in triglycerides, making it suitable for biodiesel production.
• Mahua oil is an excellent feedstock for biodiesel in tribal areas.
• Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, making it a good raw material for biofuel.
• India promotes biofuel crops under the National Bio-Energy Mission.
• The Biofuel Policy 2018 encourages blending biodiesel with conventional diesel.