With reference to “flammable ice”, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:

1) It consists of methane trapped within water crystals.

2) It is another name for permafrost.

3) All of its reserves are trapped in plateaus at higher latitudes.

4) India is considering it as an alternative energy source.

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The Government is implementing an Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in India. Consider the following with reference to it.

1) The Government has introduced free market pricing mechanism for procurement of ethanol under EBP Programme.

2) The Government has allowed procurement of ethanol produced from cellulosic and lignocellulosic feedstock.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Methanol is a promising fuel for waterways in India because

1) It does not have any smog based emissions.

2) It is cheaper than most fossil fuels.

3) India manufactures all its requirement of methanol by domestic production.

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 Many development and industrial projects such as erection of dams, mining, and construction of industries or roads require diversion of forest land. Consider the following in this regards.

1) Any project proponent, government or private, must apply for forest clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) through the concerned forest department of the state government.

2) As per the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, the project proponent recommends and approves the compensation for the lost forest land.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following items are relevant to properly conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) at a locality for an upcoming project?

1) Landscape, including the details of drainage and natural water structures

2) Pattern of permanent wind flow in the locality

3) Availability of eateries in the locality

4) Position of sanitary fills in the locality

5) Calorie intake of the population

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