A
A subsidy allocation model based on the capital expenditure incurred by state electricity boards
B
An auction system exclusively meant for thermal power plant capacity expansion
C
A fixed price mechanism determined solely by the central electricity regulator without developer participation
D
A competitive process where developers bid lowest electricity transmission tariffs to win infrastructure projects
Correct answer: (d) A competitive process where developers bid lowest electricity transmission tariffs to win infrastructure projects
Explanation
Option D is correct because Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding refers to a competitive process where developers bid the lowest electricity transmission tariffs to win infrastructure projects. The other options misstate the nature of the tariff bidding mechanism.
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