In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material? 1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels. 2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources. 3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials. 4. It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads. Which of the statements given above are correct?

QUESTION

Medium

Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2011

In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?

Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Bioasphalt is an asphalt alternative made from non-petroleum based renewable resources. (Asphalt or bitumen is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum.)

These sources include