Consider the following statements:
- Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
- Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
- Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
This question tests factual knowledge about solar power installations in India. Only Statement 2 about Kerala's airport is correct, while the claims about Gujarat and Goa are factually incorrect.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan (not Gujarat) is the largest solar park in India with a capacity of 2,245 MW, making it one of the largest in the world.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Cochin International Airport in Kerala became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015, generating power through its 46 MW solar plant spread across 45 acres.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh (not Goa) is the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India with a capacity of 600 MW.
📝 Short Notes: Major Solar Power Installations in India
| Project/Installation | Location | Capacity/Details | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhadla Solar Park | Rajasthan | 2,245 MW | Largest solar park in India; one of the world's largest |
| Cochin International Airport | Kerala | 46 MW solar plant | World's first fully solar-powered airport (2015) |
| Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project | Madhya Pradesh | 600 MW | Largest floating solar project in India |
| Pavagada Solar Park | Karnataka | 2,050 MW | Second largest solar park in India |
| Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park | Madhya Pradesh | 750 MW | One of the largest single-site solar plants |
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