Q. ‘Model Solar Village’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana refers to:
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[A] A village that has completely replaced fossil fuels with solar energy for all its energy needs.

[B] A village with a fully solar-powered electricity grid supplying power to all households.

[C] A village where every household has installed a rooftop solar panel for self-consumption.

[D] A village that has successfully reduced its carbon footprint to zero through solar energy adoption.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – The “Model Solar Village” under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana refers to a village that has fully transitioned to solar power for meeting its energy needs, thus becoming self-reliant in energy. This initiative is part of a broader government scheme aiming to promote solar energy adoption across rural areas in India. Each district will have one designated Model Solar Village, selected based on its ability to implement solar energy solutions, with the goal of setting a sustainable example for other villages.

Source: AIR

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