Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

India's first 24 × 7 solar-powered village Modhera is located in which state ?

Options:

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Madhya Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Gujarat

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Gujarat

  • India's first 24x7 solar-powered village, Modhera, is located in the state of Gujarat.
  • The village is famous for its Sun Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • The solar power plant installed in the village generates enough electricity to meet the energy needs of the entire village, making it self-sufficient in terms of power.
  • The initiative was taken by the Gujarat government under the "Mukhyamantri Solar Sahay Yojana" to promote the use of renewable energy in rural areas.