Solar Energy — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements regarding the National Solar Mission (NSM) and its targets is/are correct? 1. The initial target of NSM was 20 GW of grid-connected solar power by 2022. 2. The target was revised to 100 GW by 2022, including 40 GW from rooftop solar. 3. India successfully achieved the 100 GW target for solar power by 2022. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are potential benefits of Agrivoltaics? 1. Dual use of land for both agriculture and solar power generation. 2. Reduced water evaporation from soil due to shading by solar panels. 3. Increased crop yield for all types of crops under solar panels. 4. Additional income stream for farmers from electricity generation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology: 1. CSP systems primarily use photovoltaic cells to convert concentrated sunlight into electricity. 2. Thermal energy storage, often using molten salt, is a key feature of many CSP plants. 3. CSP plants are generally more suitable for providing dispatchable power compared to standalone PV plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements best describes the 'One Sun One World One Grid' (OSOWOG) initiative?

Consider the following pairs: 1. PM-KUSUM: Solarization of agricultural feeders 2. Solar Park Scheme: Development of large-scale solar power generation zones 3. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Promoting rooftop solar installations Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?