Consider the following statements on wind energy. Which is correct?
1.India currently has the fourth-highest installed wind capacity in the world, with a total of 39.25 GW (as on 31 March 2021).
2.The government, through the National Institute of Wind Energy, has installed over 800 wind-monitoring stations across the country.
3.As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are the top five states in wind-energy production.
A1 only
B2 only
C3 only
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above
Explanation
Every listed claim about India's wind sector is accurate, so all three statements are true.
Statement 1 is correct, as India held the fourth-highest installed wind capacity worldwide at 39.25 GW as on 31 March 2021.
Statement 2 is correct, since through the National Institute of Wind Energy the government set up over 800 wind-monitoring stations.
Statement 3 is correct, as Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan lead in wind-energy output.
These states combine strong coastal or plateau winds with supportive policy.
Tamil Nadu's Muppandal is among India's largest wind farms.
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