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Q14 (IAS/2022) Economy › Industry, Infrastructure & Investment › Energy sector infrastructure Official Key

Consider the following statements : 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport. 3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
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The correct answer is Option 2 (2 only) based on the following factual assessment:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: While Gujarat hosts the significant Charanka Solar Park, the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is currently the largest solar park in India (and the world) in terms of installed capacity, surpassing Gujarat's projects.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Cochin International Airport in Kerala became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015. It remains a global benchmark for sustainable aviation, powered entirely by its dedicated solar plant.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Goa does not host the largest floating solar project. As of recent data, the largest floating solar photovoltaic projects in India are located in Ramagundam (Telangana) or Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh), depending on the stage of commissioning. Goa lacks the massive reservoir infrastructure required for such large-scale floating installations.

Therefore, only statement 2 is factually accurate, making Option 2 the right choice.

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Q. Consider the following statements : 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Air…
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This is a classic 'Superlatives in Infrastructure' question. UPSC loves testing 'India's First' or 'India's Largest' tags in the renewable sector. The strategy is simple: Maintain a 'State-wise Superlatives' table for Energy, Transport, and Science. If a state is mentioned with a 'Largest' tag, verify it against the specific geographic advantage (e.g., Deserts for Solar Parks, Reservoirs for Floating Solar).

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Statement 1
Is the largest solar park in India located in Gujarat?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

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Presence: 5/5
"Gujarat | [24°10′04.41″N 69°34′09.79″E / 24.1678917°N 69.5693861°E / 24.1678917; 69.5693861 (Adani Green Solar Park)] | 2,250 | 2024"
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  • The passage lists 'Adani Green Solar Park' with Gujarat coordinates and a capacity of 2,250 MW (2024).
  • The table shows this 2,250 MW entry as the largest capacity listed, indicating the largest park is in Gujarat.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 15: Infrastructure > Solar Energy Sector > p. 449
Strength: 5/5
“The measures taken by the government in the field of solar energy are: • Solar Rooftop Dealt under the National Solar Mission to add grid connected rooftop ø system over a period of 5 years (up to 2019-20).• Solar Park Around 34 solar parks with a capacity of around 22,000 MW have been sanctioned in 22 states by the GOI. Bhadla Solar Park is the world's largest solar park located in Rajasthan with a capacity of 2,245 MW and is operational now.”
Why relevant

Names Bhadla Solar Park as the world's largest solar park and states it is located in Rajasthan (capacity 2,245 MW).

How to extend

A student could compare the named largest park's location (Rajasthan) with Gujarat on a map or via lists of large parks to judge the statement.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 1: Natural Resources and Their Use > The International Solar Alliance — India's leadership in renewable energy > p. 18
Strength: 4/5
“India and France launched the International Alliance for Solar Energy (IASE) in 2015 — a coalition of sunshine-rich countries committed to harnessing solar power. The alliance focuses on countries blessed with abundant sunlight throughout the year. India has helped channel billions of dollars into solar projects across developing nations, sharing technical expertise and creating affordable financing options. The Bhadla Solar Park is a symbol of India's solar ambitions, demonstrating how a country can transition from traditional energy sources to renewable alternatives. For Indians, this alliance represents both environmental responsibility and economic opportunity. Even as we deal with these issues we must be mindful that the distribution and access to resources, including basic ones like water and clean air, is often unfair to some sections of society.”
Why relevant

Refers to Bhadla Solar Park as a symbol of India's solar ambitions, reinforcing Bhadla's prominence among Indian solar parks.

How to extend

Use this example plus a geographic map to note the state of Bhadla and infer whether Gujarat likely hosts the largest park.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 15: Infrastructure > GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY > p. 442
Strength: 3/5
“In the case of India, two GIF-supported projects have been taken up till now: • 1. Solar PPP Program for development of solar parks under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. • 2. Rajasthan State Highways Development Project.”
Why relevant

Mentions a GIF-supported Solar PPP Program for development of solar parks and separately lists a Rajasthan state project, indicating Rajasthan is active in large-scale solar park development.

How to extend

Combine this pattern (Rajasthan-focused projects) with known park names/locations to assess if Gujarat has the single largest park.

INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Solar Energy > p. 61
Strength: 3/5
“Sun rays tapped in photovoltaic cells can be converted into energy, known as solar energy. The two effective processes considered to be very effective to tap solar energy are photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. Solar thermal technology has some relative advantages over all other non-renewable energy sources. It is cost competitive, environment friendly and easy to construct. Solar energy is 7 per cent more effective than coal or oil based plants and 10 per cent more effective than nuclear plants. It is generally used more in appliances like heaters, crop dryers, cookers, etc. The western part of India has greater potential for the development of solar energy in Gujarat and Rajasthan.”
Why relevant

States western India (Gujarat and Rajasthan) has greater potential for solar energy, implying large parks are likely in these states.

How to extend

A student can narrow likely locations to Gujarat or Rajasthan and then check which state hosts the named largest parks.

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