Q. . With reference to “Energy Transition” consider the following statements:
1.Energy Transitions refers to the transformation of the energy sector from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources. 
2.This is the first time that the world is heading towards energy transitions.
3.International Solar Alliance is one of the ways towards energy transition.
Which of the statements given above are coorerct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Energy Transitions refers to the transformation of the energy sector from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources. International Solar Alliance is one of the ways towards energy transition.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The human civilisation has witnessed energy transition in the past as well, e.g., the transition from wood to coal happened in the 17th and 18th centuries. The shift from coal to oil occurred predominantly in the 20th century.

Source: ForumIAS

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