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UPSC 2016: 'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
(a)production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
(b)use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
(c)installation of CNG kits in motor-cars
(d)installation of water meters in urban households
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
Under ‘net metering’, households with rooftop solar panels can feed surplus electricity back into the grid; the meter records the ‘net’ power consumed and producers receive credits, encouraging domestic solar adoption. The scheme has nothing to do with piped gas, CNG kits, or water meters, eliminating options (b), (c) and (d).
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2016 Environment & Ecology question?▼
The correct answer is option (a): production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Renewable Energy & Green Technologies question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper 1, as Question 36. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Renewable Energy & Green Technologies.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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