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In the domain of solar innovation, progress is both subtle and ground-breaking. From solar panels adorned with nanowires to windows that magically transform light into electricity, the spectrum of innovations is as diverse as promising.

India stands not as a mere spectator but as a prominent player in the global solar revolution. India currently stands 4th globally in solar power capacity. In the last five years, the country's solar installed capacity has experienced a monumental transformation. With ambitious targets and policies like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI), the Solar Park Scheme, designed to establish 50 Solar Parks of 500 MW, and schemes such as PM-KUSUM aimed to achieve solar power capacity addition of 30.8 GW by March 2026 are transforming India's agricultural sector. With the Rooftop Solar Programme for the residential sector and the Off-grid Solar PV Applications Programme for rural areas, India is propelling itself to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The commitment is not just towards sustainable energy but towards securing a greener tomorrow for the entire planet.

As we move forward, the solar industry's declining costs, enhanced energy storage solutions, and grid advancements take centre stage. The industry has witnessed increased decentralisation, widespread adoption, and a surge in solar projects, reflecting a commitment to a sustainable energy future. Solar energy is becoming not just an option but a global necessity.

The journey is not just towards sustainable energy but towards a vibrant and resilient economy illuminated by the sun's rays.

Give a suitable title to the passage:

Solar Power Revolution

Ambitious Government Schemes

Renewable Energy-The Future

India Takes Over the World

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Captures the comprehensive scope of the passage covering global solar innovations and India's transformative role in the "global solar revolution."

Option 2 -> Too narrow; focuses only on government schemes while the passage also discusses global innovations, declining costs, and the broader solar industry transformation.

Option 3 -> Too generic; the passage specifically focuses on solar power rather than renewable energy in general, and emphasizes present achievements alongside future goals.

Option 4 -> Inaccurate and overstated; the passage describes India as a "prominent player" not a dominant force, and includes significant discussion of global solar developments.

Hence, Solar Power Revolution -> This title best encapsulates the passage's central theme of transformative change in solar energy, covering both groundbreaking innovations worldwide and India's monumental growth from technological advances to policy initiatives, all contributing to what the passage explicitly calls a "global solar revolution" -> correct

Question 6

Which of the mentioned schemes will reduce the domestic expenditure of an average Indian?

Question 7

Which of the following statements cannot be inferred from the passage:

Question 8

Which word in the passage means the same as 'enormous'?

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