UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2013
Question 44 of 64Science

With reference to technology for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1. ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilises the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in the electricity generation process. 2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has a manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for photovoltaics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 3
DNone

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Explanation

35 words hidden ... output is generated as direct current before any inversion, and the contrast stated is hidden. - Statement 3 is also ... 33 words hidden

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