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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:
  • 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
  • 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
  • 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:
  • 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
  • 2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
  • 3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer
All three
Subject: Science & Tech.Context: Renewable Energy Solutions.Details: Statement 1 is correct; hydrogen can be combusted directly in modified internal combustion ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Science & Tech
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Clean Energy
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Science & Tech.
Context ▼
Renewable Energy Solutions.
Details ▼
Statement 1 is correct; hydrogen can be combusted directly in modified internal combustion engines. Statement 2 is correct; hydrogen blending with natural gas is a viable transition strategy for heating and power generation using existing gas pipelines. Statement 3 is correct; fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) use hydrogen to generate electricity chemically to power the electric motor. All three statements are correct.
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