Consider the following statements regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs):
1. These vehicles can run on a combination of gasoline and ethanol.
2. India has already mandated the production of 100% Flex Fuel Vehicles for passenger cars.
3. Ethanol-blended fuel used in FFVs reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuels.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs):
1. These vehicles can run on a combination of gasoline and ethanol.
2. India has already mandated the production of 100% Flex Fuel Vehicles for passenger cars.
3. Ethanol-blended fuel used in FFVs reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuels.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: FFVs can run on gasoline and ethanol blends.
Statement 2 is not correct: India has not yet mandated 100% FFVs for all vehicles.
Statement 3 is correct: Ethanol-blended fuels reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

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Consider the following statements regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs): 1. These vehicles can run on a combination of gasoline and ethanol. 2. India has already mandated the production of 100% Flex Fuel Vehicles for passenger cars. 3. Ethanol-blended fuel used in FFVs reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuels. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, and 3