UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 71
With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements :
- India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
- The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: In 2018 India was not the world’s third-largest manufacturer of PV-grade silicon wafers, and competitive solar tariffs were discovered through bids/regulatory mechanisms, not unilaterally fixed by SECI.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - India was not the third-largest global producer of silicon wafers used in PV modules.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - SECI facilitates tenders/procurement; solar tariffs emerge via bidding and applicable regulatory approval, not SECI setting all tariffs.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2.
D: Correct - none of the listed statements/items is true.