Nuclear Reactors in India
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Which of the following is the first nuclear reactor in India?

  • Dhruva
  • Apsara (correct)
  • Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
  • CIRUS
  • Which of the following nuclear reactors in India uses heavy water as both a coolant and moderator?

  • Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
  • Narora Atomic Power Station (correct)
  • Tarapur Atomic Power Station
  • Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor
  • Consider the following statements regarding the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP): 1. It is India's largest nuclear power station in terms of generation capacity. 2. It uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). 3. It is developed in collaboration with Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only (correct)
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1, 2, and 3
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam?

    <p>It produces more fissile material than it consumes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With reference to nuclear energy in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Tarapur Atomic Power Station was India's first commercial nuclear power station. 2. India uses Thorium as the primary fuel in most of its nuclear reactors. 3. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) operates India's nuclear reactors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Consider the following statements: 1. India is developing its Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) technology to utilize Thorium reserves. 2. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) are the most common type of reactors in India. 3. India has completely phased out the use of Uranium in its nuclear power plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Which of the following reactors is a part of India's three-stage nuclear program for Thorium utilization?

    <p>Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nuclear power plants is located in Rajasthan?

    <p>Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Kaiga Generating Station is known for which of the following achievements?

    <p>It set a world record for continuous operation of a nuclear reactor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consider the following pairs: Nuclear Power Plant - Location 1. Kudankulam - Tamil Nadu 2. Tarapur - Maharashtra 3. Kalpakkam - Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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    Study Notes

    Nuclear Reactors in India

    • Apsara is India's first nuclear reactor.

    • Narora Atomic Power Station utilizes heavy water as both a coolant and moderator.

    • Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is India's largest nuclear power station in terms of generation capacity. It is also developed in collaboration with Russia.

    • Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam produces more fissile material than it consumes.

    • Tarapur Atomic Power Station was India's first commercial nuclear power station.

    • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) operates India's nuclear reactors.

    • India's three-stage nuclear program for Thorium utilization includes the Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR).

    • Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Station is located in Rajasthan.

    • Kaiga Generating Station set a world record for continuous operation of a nuclear reactor.

    • Kudankulam is located in Tamil Nadu.

    • Tarapur is located in Maharashtra.

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    Explore the key nuclear reactors in India and their features. This quiz covers important facilities such as Apsara, Tarapur, and Kudankulam, as well as the unique aspects of India's three-stage nuclear program. Test your knowledge on the operational bodies and historical significance of each reactor in the Indian context.

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