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GeographyEXAMINEYear 202510 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Solar Energy Transition, National Solar Mission, PM-KUSUM Scheme
Recurring Theme Trend: “Solar Energy Transition”
13 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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