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?
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UPSC IAS – 2014
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.