Power Sector Development — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about India's power sector: 1. Electricity is a subject in the Union List of the Constitution 2. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) determines tariffs for intrastate electricity transactions 3. Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) are mandatory for all electricity distribution companies 4. The Green Energy Corridor project aims to integrate renewable energy into the national grid Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the 'Merit Order Dispatch' principle in electricity generation?

The UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) scheme primarily aims to address which of the following issues?

Consider the following statements about India's renewable energy sector: 1. India has achieved its target of 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 2. Solar energy contributes the largest share among renewable sources 3. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) can be traded across state boundaries 4. All renewable energy projects require environmental clearance Which of the statements given above are correct?

What is the primary reason for high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in India's power distribution sector?