| Consider the following statements regarding India's' energy policy: |
| 1. Today, India has one of the highest potentials for the effective use of renewable energy. |
| 2. India is the world's fifth largest producer of wind power. |
| 3. India has the world's 2nd largest coal reserves. |
| Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
A) 1 Only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
India has the world's 5th largest coal reserves after USA, Russia, China and Australia. Today, India has one of the highest potentials for the effective use of renewable energy. India is also the world's fifth largest producer of wind power after Denmark, Germany, Spain, and the USA. There is a significant potential in India for generation of power from renewable energy sources-, small hydro, biomass, and solar energy. The country has an estimated SHP (small-hydro power) potential of about 15000 MW.
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