2026 · Q2
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1As per the Renewable Energy Statistics, 2026, India ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity.
- 2India ranks fourth globally in terms of Global Installed Wind Turbine Capacity. Select the answer using the code given below.
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
As per IRENA's Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026, India ranks third in the world in total renewable energy installed capacity, behind only China and the United States, on the back of rapid solar and wind additions. India also ranks fourth globally in installed wind power capacity, after China, the United States and Germany. Both statements therefore match the published global rankings for the reference year. Hence statements 1 and 2 are both correct.