Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 2
1 and 2. Bhadla (Rajasthan) has been the largest solar park, not Gujarat as a blanket.
- B
2 only
2 only. Cochin International Airport is fully solar-powered. Goa is not India’s largest floating PV.
- C
1 and 3
1 and 3. Both superlatives fail.
- D
3 only
3 only. Floating PV leadership has been elsewhere (e.g. Ramagundam / other NTPC sites).
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 only. CIAL (Kochi) runs as a fully solar-powered airport. The largest solar park tag has sat with Rajasthan’s Bhadla, not Gujarat as stated; India’s largest floating solar is not keyed to Goa.
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