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Question: The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka.

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Question:
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka.

Statements:
A. This policy is for the period of 2024–29.
B. This policy aims that in five years, the state will have 10 GW renewable power generation capacity.
C. By 2027, under this policy, it has been aimed to have a share of 1 GW of energy produced from rooftop solar alone.

Options:
(1) Only one statement is correct
(2) Only one statement is wrong
(3) All statements are correct
(4) All statements are wrong

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The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022–27 outlines the state's renewable energy goals and strategies. Let's evaluate each statement based on this policy:

Statement A: This policy is for the period of 2024–29.

  • Incorrect. The current policy covers the period from 2022 to 2027.
    KREDL

Statement B: This policy aims that in five years, the state will have 10 GW renewable power generation capacity.

  • Incorrect. The policy targets an additional renewable energy capacity of 10 GW over its five-year duration, aiming to increase the state's total renewable capacity beyond the existing installations.
    KREDL

Statement C: By 2027, under this policy, it has been aimed to have a share of 1 GW of energy produced from rooftop solar alone.

  • Correct. The policy sets a target of achieving 1 GW of energy generation from rooftop solar installations by 2027.
    KREDL

Conclusion:

Only Statement C is correct, while Statements A and B are incorrect.

Answer: (1) Only one statement is correct

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