2014 Q. Set A
Geography
Agriculture
  1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
  2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
  3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.

Smart Elimination

Maize (Corn) is a very versatile crop. It is famous for Corn Starch (Statement 1) and Ethanol/Biofuel (Statement 2). Since it has sugar/starch, it can be fermented into Alcohol (Statement 3). All are correct.

Answer Key & Explanation

Answer: D

The correct answer is Option D.

Explanation: Maize (Corn) is a versatile crop.

  1. Starch: Maize is a major source of corn starch (used in food, paper, textiles).
  2. Biodiesel: Corn oil can be used for biodiesel (though Ethanol from corn starch is more common, oil is also a feedstock).
  3. Alcoholic Beverages: Bourbon whiskey and other spirits are made from maize fermentation.

Value Addition

  • Queen of Cereals: Maize is known globally as the 'Queen of Cereals' due to its high genetic yield potential.
  • USA: Largest producer of Maize.

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