MPSC PYQ

Alternative Energy

Tested in 2 real MPSC questions across 1 year (20202020). 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.