Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.

Assertion (A)- Use of non - conventional source of energy is promoted in India and around the globe. Also, Rajasthan has world's largest solar power plant named as "The Bhadla Solar Park".

Reason (R)- India meets its power demand with the help of thermal and hydro power plants. Both of them have an adverse impact on the environment.

Options:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

 (A) Is true but (R) is false.           

(A) Is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

Explanation:

Using non-conventional sources of energy including solar energy, wind energy etc. is promoted domestically and globally due to the adverse impact of conventional sources of energy on the environment including coal, petroleum etc. 

The Bhadla Solar Park is the World's largest Solar Power Plant. It is based in Bhadla village, in India's Rajasthan's Jodhpur district – a region known for its solar-friendly high temperatures.