UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar-powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct — Cochin International Airport in Kerala is fully solar-powered. Statement 1 is incorrect per the key — Gujarat did not hold the 'largest solar park' title at the relevant time (e.g., Bhadla/Pavagada elsewhere). Statement 3 is incorrect — the largest floating solar project cited is not attributed to Goa.

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