UPSC 2022Current AffairsModerate

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 ?

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
1 and 3
D
3 only

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct because Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kerala is the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Bhadla Solar Park, the largest in India, is located in Rajasthan, not Gujarat, while Statement 3 is false as the largest floating solar project at the time was in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, not Goa. This question tests the core concept of India’s major milestones and geographical distribution in the renewable energy sector.

Renewable Energy InfrastructureSolar Power Projects in IndiaBhadla Solar ParkRajasthanCochin International AirportRamagundam Floating SolarTelanganaPavagada Solar ParkRenewable Energy

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