Why has solar energy become a popular source of energy in India in recent times?

ASome states in India have continuous solar radiation

BThe per-unit power cost has come down as investment cost has fallen

CThe government provides financial and physical help to solar power producers

DAll of the above ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All of the above

Explanation

Solar has surged in India because favourable geography, falling costs and state support all reinforce its spread, so every listed reason applies.

Several Indian states enjoy long spells of strong, near-continuous solar radiation that make generation reliable.

Falling investment and module costs have brought the per-unit cost of solar power sharply down.

Government schemes offer financial subsidies and physical support such as land and grid access to producers.

Together these factors make solar competitive with conventional sources.

The National Solar Mission set ambitious capacity targets that accelerated this growth.

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