India’s target for installed power capacity from small hydro projects by 2022…
2017
India’s target for installed power capacity from small hydro projects by 2022 was:
Answer: B. 5 GW — ConceptA sector-wise renewable-energy target assigns installed generation capacity among technologies. Capacity is measured in gigawatts (GW), where 1 GW…
- A.
1 GW
- B.
5 GW
- C.
10 GW
- D.
15 GW
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Correct answer: B
Concept
A sector-wise renewable-energy target assigns installed generation capacity among technologies. Capacity is measured in gigawatts (GW), where 1 GW equals 1,000 MW.
To identify a sector target, match the technology with its stated allocation in the overall policy plan rather than with the resource’s estimated potential or actual generation.
Application
India’s 175 GW renewable-energy capacity target for 2022 allocated 5 GW to small hydro power. Therefore, the target asked for in the question was 5 GW.
Contrast
1 GW was not the small-hydro allocation in the 175 GW plan.
10 GW was the allocation for bio-power, not small hydro.
15 GW was not listed as the small-hydro component of that plan.
Cross-check
The sector allocations add up to the announced total: 100 GW solar + 60 GW wind + 10 GW bio-power + 5 GW small hydro = 175 GW.
Result: 5 GW.