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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.

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

India is a prominent player in the solar revolution

The government projects and policies are steering India towards sustainable future

India's agriculture sector is transforming with solar energy

Enhanced costs and no energy storage solution hamper the sustainable efforts

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> The passage explicitly states "India stands not as a mere spectator but as a prominent player in the global solar revolution" - this can be directly inferred.

Option 2 -> Multiple government schemes (PLI, Solar Park Scheme, PM-KUSUM, Rooftop Solar Programme) are mentioned as driving India towards 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030 - this can be inferred.

Option 3 -> The passage clearly mentions "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" - this can be inferred.

Option 4 -> The passage states "the solar industry's declining costs, enhanced energy storage solutions, and grid advancements take centre stage" - this directly contradicts the statement about "enhanced costs and no energy storage solution."

Hence, Option 4 -> The passage actually mentions "declining costs" and "enhanced energy storage solutions," which is the complete opposite of what this statement claims. This statement cannot be inferred and actually contradicts the information provided in the passage -> correct

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Question 6

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

Question 8

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

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

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