To boost Indias power-generating capacity, the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission was launched in India in January 2010. Which of the following statements regarding this Mission is/are correct? 1. India is fast exhausting reserves of fossil fuel resources. 2. Solar energy is a clean source of energy. 3. India lacks technology for development of other alternative sources of power generation. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), launched in January 2010, was driven by India's need to address energy security and environmental concerns [2]. Statement 1 is correct as India faces the challenge of exhausting fossil fuel reserves and seeks to reduce dependence on them to ensure long-term energy security. Statement 2 is correct because solar energy is recognized as a clean, renewable alternative that helps mitigate negative environmental externalities and carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels [3]. Statement 3 is incorrect; India does not lack technology for other alternative sources. In fact, India has significant established capacity and technological expertise in other renewables like wind energy (42 GW) and hydropower. The mission specifically focuses on solar to leverage India's high solar insolation and achieve global leadership in this specific sector [2].

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1. [2] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 22: Renewable Energy > Renewabte energy comprises of > p. 287
2. [3] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 15: Infrastructure > National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Ø. > p. 452