2026 · Q84
Consider the following statements :
- 1India's total electricity generation in the last four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) has witnessed an increasing trend.
- 2The average availability of electricity in both rural and urban areas has increased in the last 12 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
India's total electricity generation has risen steadily each year from 2022-23 through 2025-26, driven by renewable additions and demand growth — statement 1 is correct. Average power availability has improved markedly over the last 12 years in both rural areas (from around 12–13 hours toward 22+ hours) and urban areas — statement 2 is correct. Both statements are correct.