Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:
The National Hydrogen Mission and Green Hydrogen Policy have been introduced to enable India to be energy independent by 2047. What is the meaning of green hydrogen?
Options:
Green hydrogen is produced from natural gas and supported by carbon capture and storage.
Green hydrogen is a zero-carbon fuel made by electrolysis, using renewable power from wind and solar to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Green hydrogen is created from natural gas, or methane, using steam methane reformation but without capturing the greenhouse gases made in the process.
Hydrogen which is used as a fuel in cars is called green hydrogen.
Correct Answer:
Green hydrogen is a zero-carbon fuel made by electrolysis, using renewable power from wind and solar to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Explanation:
Green hydrogen is a zero-carbon fuel made by electrolysis, using renewable power from wind and solar to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Green hydrogen is the one produced with no harmful greenhouse gas emissions.