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Q84 (CAPF/2026) Economy › Industry, Infrastructure & Investment

Consider the following statements :
1. India's total electricity generation in the last four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) has witnessed an increasing trend.
2. The average availability of electricity in both rural and urban areas has increased in the last 12 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

Explanation

Both statements are correct based on data from the Ministry of Power and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

  • Statement 1: India's electricity generation has shown a consistent upward trend to meet rising demand. Total generation (including renewables) grew from approximately 1,624 BU in 2022-23 to over 1,739 BU in 2023-24, with continued growth projected and recorded through 2025-26 as industrial activity and electrification expanded.
  • Statement 2: Over the last 12 years (2014–2026), government initiatives like the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Saubhagya have significantly improved power availability. The average hours of power supply in rural areas increased from about 12.5 hours in 2014 to approximately 21 hours by 2025-26. Similarly, urban availability has increased to nearly 23.9 hours, reflecting a robust improvement in the distribution infrastructure.
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