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The following statements shed light on developments in Indian renewable energy sector. Which among the following are true in this regard?

1. The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has the main Object to promote conservation of petroleum products in major sectors through direct technical assistance, research and development educational training programmes and mass awareness campaigns.

2. The coal reserves of India are chiefly located in Jharkhand, Odisha,

Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

3. Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is an integrated Mining-cum-Power Project Company with open cast lignite mines linked with Thermal Power Stations.

4. The country has an estimated renewable energy potential of around 15,000 MW from commercially exploitable sources of wind, small hydro, biomass.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 

A)                     1 and 3 only

B)  2 and 3 only       

C)                 2 and 4 only                

D)  3 and 4 only