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UPSC 2018: With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units. 2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
India does not rank among the top three global manufacturers of silicon wafers; production is dominated by China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Solar tariffs are set through competitive bidding under regulatory oversight (CERC/SERCs), not fixed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Therefore, both statements are incorrect. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/with-reference-to-solar-power-production-in-india/?utm_source=openai))
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