Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Haryana
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer : Rajasthan
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015. Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy, Rajasthan with total 1.167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are
• Rajasthan : 1047 MW;
• Gujarat : 1000 MW;
• Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW;
• Maharashtra : 363 MW;
• Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
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