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Question No. 157Interactive Test Mode
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Q157. With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units. 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

  1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
  2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is incorrect: India has negligible domestic capacity for manufacturing silicon wafers/ingots and relies heavily on imports (primarily from China, Taiwan, and South Korea).

Statement 2 is incorrect: Solar tariffs are determined through competitive reverse bidding and adopted/regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) under the Electricity Act, 2003. SECI is a central public sector undertaking that facilitates tendering and procurement, not a tariff regulator.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q157)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q157

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 157 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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