Alternative Energy
Tested in 2 real MPSC questions across 1 year (2020–2020). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →
Years it was asked
What you need to know first
Basic chemistry of fuelsEnvironmental PollutionBasic history of IC engines
Real questions that test this
खालीलपैकी कोणते इंधन मोटारीत वापरल्यामुळे फोर्ड आणि डिझेल यांचे स्वप्न हवेत विरून गेले? / Use of which of the following source of energy in motor cars shattered dream of Ford and Diesel?
1)बायोडिझेल / Biodiesel
2)डिझेल / Diesel
3)इथेनॉल / Ethanol
4)पेट्रोल / Petrol✓ Correct
Henry Ford and Rudolf Diesel initially experimented with or envisioned engines running on bio-fuels like ethanol or peanut/vegetable oil, but the widespread availability and cheap supply of petroleum eventually dominated the market.