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The biggest hindrance in using biomass as a major energy source is:

a.

Technology not well developed for commercialisation

b.

Energy yield of low level

c.

Large amount of land required to grow energy crops

d.

Air pollution due to combustion

Answer: (c).Large amount of land required to grow energy crops

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