Consider the following statements: 1. Maize can be used for the prod

Consider the following statements:

  • 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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2014
The correct answer is D) 1, 2 and 3. Maize (corn) is a versatile crop with numerous uses in food, animal feed, and various industrial applications.
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch: Corn starch is a major product derived from maize and is used in food processing, paper manufacturing, textiles, and adhesives.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel: Corn oil is extracted from the germ of the maize kernel and is used as cooking oil and in various industrial applications, including as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize: Maize is fermented to produce ethanol, which is used in alcoholic beverages (like Bourbon whiskey) and as a biofuel.
Maize is one of the world’s most widely cultivated cereal crops. Its primary use globally is as animal feed, followed by human food (direct consumption or processed products like flour, starch, oil, syrup), and industrial uses (biofuel, plastics, etc.).