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Consider the following statements India ranks 4th globally in installed wind energy capacity as of A...........

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    Consider the following statements

    1. India ranks 4th globally in installed wind energy capacity as of April 2023.

    2. Gujarat has the highest wind power potential at 120 meters above ground level.

    3. The objective of National Offshore Wind Energy Policy is to develop wind energy in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) along the Indian coastline.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    All statements are correct.

    • India ranks 4th globally after China, the United States and Germany, in terms of installed wind energy capacity, with 42.8 GW (onshore wind) as of April 2023. 

    Best Performing States

    • Wind Power Potential (in GW) at 120 m Above Ground Level: Gujrat (142.56), Rajasthan (127.75), Karnataka (124.15), Maharashtra (98.21), and Andhra Pradesh (74.90). 

    • National Offshore Wind Energy Policy: Objective is to develop offshore wind energy in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) along the Indian coastline of 7600 km. 

    Hence option 4th is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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