In the 2015 policy context reflected in this UGC NET question, to what…
2015
In the 2015 policy context reflected in this UGC NET question, to what installed renewable-energy capacity did the Government of India plan to raise capacity by 2030?
Answer: D. 350 GW — ConceptInstalled capacity is the maximum rated power that generating equipment can supply at one time; it is measured in gigawatts (GW), not in annual energy…
- A.
175 GW
- B.
200 GW
- C.
250 GW
- D.
350 GW
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Installed capacity is the maximum rated power that generating equipment can supply at one time; it is measured in gigawatts (GW), not in annual energy units.
A capacity target derived from a planned share can be estimated as: target capacity = planned share × projected total installed capacity.
Application
The December 2015 exam context used a policy plan in which about 40% of a projected 850 GW total installed capacity in 2030 would come from renewable or other non-fossil sources.
Applying the share gives 0.40 × 850 GW = 340 GW.
The policy discussion and the exam key expressed this planning figure as the offered rounded target of 350 GW.
Contrast
175 GW is about 20.6% of 850 GW.
200 GW is about 23.5% of 850 GW.
250 GW is about 29.4% of 850 GW.
350 GW is about 41.2% of 850 GW, the offered figure closest to the planned 40% share.
Cross-check
Dividing 350 GW by 850 GW gives about 41.2%, consistent with the rounded planning estimate, and the final UGC NET December 2015 key confirms the 350 GW value.
Therefore, in the 2015 examination context, the target was 350 GW.