Which of the following statement s about Central Electricity Authority of India CEA is are correct 1...........

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Which of the following statement/s about Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) is/are correct?

1. CEA is a constitutional body constituted under the Electricity Act of 2003.

2. CEA advices government on policy matters related to supply of electricity in the country.

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 only

2 only

Both are correct

Neither is correct

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: This statement is incorrect. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is not a constitutional body. It is a statutory organization constituted under the Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948. It was later retained with modifications under the Electricity Act of 2003, but it is still not a constitutional body.

- Statement 2: This statement is correct. The CEA advises the government on matters related to the national electricity policy, and technical coordination, and provides advice on policy matters related to the supply and generation of electricity in the country.

- Correct Answer: Option 2 (2 only). Only the second statement about the role of the CEA in advising the government is correct.

In summary, the CEA is a statutory body and not a constitutional one, and it plays a key role in advising the Indian government on electricity policy matters.