Question

88. Consider the pairs of state and the highest energy potential.

i) Gujrat - Solar.

ii) Karnataka Small Hydro-Power;

iii)Punjab - Bio-Energy;

iv. Rajasthan - Wind

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• A. a) i and ii only
• B. b) i and iv only
• C. c) ii and iii only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) ii and iii only

88 Ans C

Explanation: Renewable Energy Potential

India has an estimated renewable energy potential of about 900 GW from commercially exploitable sources viz. wind - 102 GW (at 80 metre mast height); small hydro - 20 GW; bio-energy - 25 GW; and 750 GW solar power, assuming 3% wasteland is available.

Highest Energy Potential: Gujrat in Wind; Karnataka in Small Hydro-Power; Punjab in Bio-Energy; Rajasthan in Solar.