Question

Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: As of March 2020, the Government of India is aiming at 25,750 megawatt (MW) of new power generation capacity from solar plants by 2022.

Statement 2: India is a tropical country and receives more direct sunlight. Therefore, India has tremendous possibilities to tap into solar energy.

• A. Both statements are correct and statement 1 is the correct justification of statement 2.
• B. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
• C. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
• D. Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct justification of statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct justification of statement 1.

India is endowed with a lot of potential solar energy, since it receives plenty of direct sunlight. Many state governments have already installed big solar power plants, reducing the rural dependence on firewood and dung cakes. Governments have also set up various policies to promote the use of solar energy. As of March 2020, the central government is aiming at 25,750 megawatt (MW) of new power generation capacity from solar plants by 2022.