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?