UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: 1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps. 2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston. 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

Solar PV can power surface as well as submersible pumps, and both centrifugal and positive-displacement (piston) pumps. Both statements are wrong.

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