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Q122 (IAS/1996) Science & Technology › New Materials, Energy & Environment-linked Tech › New Materials, Energy & Environment-linked Tech

Consider the following statements : At the present level of technology available in India, solar energy can be conveniently used to I. supply hot water to residential buildings. II. supply water for minor irrigation projects. III. provide street lighting. IV. electrify a cluster of villages and small towns. Of these statements

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