21. The product used for manufacturing of Industrial alcohol is ______:
[A] Khandasari
[B] Paper-pulp
[C] Molasses
[D] Bagasse
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Correct Answer: C [Molasses]
Notes:
Molasses is a viscous byproduct of the beating of sugarcane, grapes or sugar beets into sugar. Blackstrap molasses is a source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron; one tablespoon provides up to 20% of the daily value of each of those nutrients. Blackstrap has long been sold as a health supplement. It is used in the manufacture of ethyl alcohol for industry and as an ingredient in cattle feed.
22. Consider the following statements on Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess:
- It was announced in Bugdet 2022-23.
- It will be levied on various products prominent among them is alcoholic beverages, imported apple, imported pulses etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- The Budget for 2021-22 has proposed a new levy — Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess. Cess is a kind of special-purpose tax which is levied over and above basic tax rates. The purpose of the new AIDC is to raise funds to finance spending on developing agriculture infrastructure.
- The new cess will be levied on 29 products, prominent among which are gold, silver, imported apple, imported alcohol (excluding beer), imported pulses, imported palm oil, imported urea, and petrol/diesel including branded ones.
- Agricultural infrastructure cess of 100 per cent has been proposed on alcoholic beverages, while on gold, silvers and dore bar, it’s 2.5 per cent. On apples, it’s 35 per cent, while on cotton it’s 5 per cent.
23. Which organism is responsible for alcohol fermentation?
[A] Chlorella
[B] Puccinia
[C] Agaricus
[D] Yeast
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Correct Answer: D [Yeast]
Notes:
Ethanol fermentation, also called alcoholic fermentation, is a biological process which converts sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose into cellular energy, producing ethanol and carbon dioxide as by products. It is an anaerobic process since Yeasts perform this conversion in the absence of oxygen.
24. Production of alcohol from organic compounds by microorganisms is known as ____:
[A] Anaerobic respiration
[B] Aerobic respiration
[C] Combustion
[D] Fermentation
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Correct Answer: D [Fermentation]
Notes:
The process of breaking down large molecules into simpler one in the presence of enzyme is called fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is a complex biochemical process during which yeasts convert sugars to ethanol, carbon dioxide, and other metabolic byproducts that contribute to the chemical composition and sensorial properties of the fermented foodstuffs.
25. Bioethanol is denatured alcohol that is also called __
[A] Ethylene
[B] Methylated spirit
[C] Ethylene glycol
[D] Methylene
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Correct Answer: B [Methylated spirit]
Notes:
Bioethanol is denatured alcohol that is also called Methylated spirit. It is a liquid made from alcohol and other chemicals.
26. What is the name of the alcohol that is consumed by a few of Magh tribe?
[A] Garbi
[B] Arey
[C] Pishit
[D] Botum
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Correct Answer: B [Arey]
Notes:
In ancient times, the navy of the kingdom of Arakan or rather Magh sailors along with the Portuguese had plundered along the coast of Chittagong; as well as in the rivers of Bengal; and captured many Bengalis. Few of the Magh tribe consume a type of alcohol known as Arey.
27. Which state / UT has lowered the age for alcohol consumption from 25 to 21?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Delhi
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
The Government of Delhi has approved its new excise policy. Under the policy, the minimum age for alcohol and liquor consumption in Delhi has been reduced from 25 years to 21 years.
This has been implemented based on the recommendations of a panel set up by the Government of Delhi.
28. Which Indian state has recently banned bringing alcohols from other states?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, the state Government of Andhra Pradesh has imposed a ban on bringing in alcohol from other states. An order for enforcing the notification has been issued by the state.
This move by the Chief Minster is seen as a measure to reduce alcohol consumption in the state and to improve the quality of people’s life.
29. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Photoheterotrophs?
1. They are heterotrophic organisms that use light for energy.
2. They cannot use carbon dioxide as their sole carbon source.
3. They utilize compounds such as carbohydrates, fatty acids and alcohols as their organic food.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Photoheterotrophs are heterotrophic organisms that use light for energy. They cannot use carbon dioxide as their sole carbon source. They utilize compounds such as carbohydrates, fatty acids and alcohols as their organic food.
30. Which of the following were the basic tenets of Kuka Revolt?
1. It aimed for abolition of caste and similar discrimination among Sikhs.
2. It discouraged the eating of meat and intake of alcohol and drugs.
3. It encouraged women to step out of seclusion.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kuka Revolt of 1840 aimed for abolition of caste and similar discrimination among Sikhs. It discouraged the eating of meat and intake of alcohol and drugs. It encouraged women to step out of seclusion.
