Consider the following statements:Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil and

Question

Consider the following statements:Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil and the United States of America, the former produces more ethanol than the latter.Unlike in the United States of America where corn is the principal feedstock for ethanol production, sugarcane is the principal feedstock for ethanol production in Brazil.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

The US produced significantly more ethanol than Brazil in 2024, with the US producing approximately 16.1 billion gallons and Brazil producing 8.8 billion gallons. Together, the United States and Brazil produce 80% of the world's ethanol. The vast majority of U.S. ethanol is produced from corn, while Brazil primarily uses sugarcane. Hence, Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct.