UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units. 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

India is not among the top three producers of silicon wafers for PV cells, and solar tariffs are discovered through competitive bidding rather than being fixed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

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