UPSC Prelims 2020 · GS Paper 1 · Q68

Environment

Hard · Solar Powered Water Pumps, Capability

Consider the following statements regarding solar-powered water pumps used in Indian agriculture:

1. Solar power can operate only surface pumps, not submersible pumps.

2. Solar power can operate only centrifugal pumps, not piston pumps.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?