1981
1991
1995
2000
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The correct answer is: C. 1995
India’s first ocean wave energy project was launched in 1995 at the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) in Chennai. The project was a joint venture between the Indian government and the Norwegian company Wave Dragon. The project was designed to generate 100 kilowatts of electricity from ocean waves. However, the project was not successful and was shut down in 2001.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A: 1981 is the year when the Indian government established the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). NIOT is a research institute that is responsible for conducting research on ocean technology.
- Option B: 1991 is the year when the Indian government launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The National Action Plan on Climate Change is a plan that outlines the steps that the Indian government will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Option D: 2000 is the year when the Indian government launched the National Solar Mission. The National Solar Mission is a mission that aims to increase the share of solar energy in the Indian electricity mix to 20% by 2022.