Prelims 2018 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.67

Prelims 2018Paper 1 (GS) • Q.67
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2018 • Q.67
Infrastructure - Energy

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.
2018 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.5: Minerals and Energy Resources

Geography • Class 10Class 10 Contemporary India II

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