It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?

1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.

2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.

3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:A.1 and 2 onlyB.2 and 3 onlyC.3 onlyD.1, 2 and 3

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It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents. 2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed. 3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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2 and 3 only. The answer is 2 and 3 only. Statement 1 fails because algae grow in raceway ponds on land, not at sea alone. The official UPSC key marks statements 2 and 3 as correct. UPSC asked this in its 2017 General Studies Paper I. Read more: SciTech0180 — Algae-Based Biofuels.

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