Q1. India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol by December 2025 — five years ahead of schedule. Which feedstock became the largest contributor to India's ethanol production at that point?
A Sugarcane
B Rice
C Wheat
D Maize Correct
Explanation
India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol by December 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target. Maize (corn) became the largest feedstock at approximately 50% of production, displacing sugarcane. Total production grew from 38 crore to over 1,000 crore litres. The government is now targeting 27-30% blending by 2030.