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Consider the following statements :

1. India's total electricity generation in the last four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) has witnessed an increasing trend.

2. The average availability of electricity in both rural and urban areas has increased in the last 12 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF 2026 General Ability and Intelligence Question Paper (19-Jul-2026)
The correct answer is

Both 1 and 2

Statement 1: Official power-sector data shows India's total electricity generation has risen year-on-year through the period 2022-23 to 2025-26, driven by growing demand and expanding renewable and thermal capacity. This statement is correct.

Statement 2: Government electrification and grid-strengthening initiatives (such as Saubhagya and continuous feeder-separation programmes) have steadily improved the average daily hours of electricity availability in both rural and urban areas over the last 12 years. This statement is correct.

Hence, the answer is Both 1 and 2.

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