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State three advantages of using solar energy in India.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
India receives strong sunshine over most of its area for most of the year, so the source is abundant and free. Solar energy is renewable and causes no pollution, and it can be used in remote villages where no grid reaches.
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Explanation
The chief drawbacks are the high initial cost and the need for storage at night and in the monsoon.
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