UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 12
Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' :
- It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.
- It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (I, II and III)
Explanation: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to expand rooftop solar to one crore households. Its capacity-building component supports technicians for installation and maintenance and targets a workforce of over three lakh through training and upskilling.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-one crore residential rooftop installations are targeted.
II: True-MNRE provides for grassroots technical training.
III: True-the scheme envisages creating more than three lakh skilled personnel.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits III which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.
D. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.