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QUESTION 16
GS3
15 marks

Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Describe: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Renewable Energy(Solar).

DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation≈95 words
  2. 2What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/processCauses/driversImpacts and spatial/India evidencePolicy/management responseLimitations and way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Renewable Energy(Solar) without directly resolving: “Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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