Nuclear Energy in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about Nuclear Energy in India. It covers various aspects such as the history of nuclear power in India, the current status of nuclear power plants, the challenges faced by the nuclear power industry, and the future prospects of nuclear energy in India.
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When was the first nuclear power plant in India commissioned?

  1. 1969

  2. 1974

  3. 1984

  4. 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first nuclear power plant in India, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, was commissioned in 1969.

Which state in India has the highest number of nuclear power plants?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest number of nuclear power plants in India, with a total of six plants.

What is the total installed capacity of nuclear power in India?

  1. 6,780 MW

  2. 10,500 MW

  3. 14,220 MW

  4. 18,360 MW


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, the total installed capacity of nuclear power in India is 6,780 MW.

Which is the largest nuclear power plant in India?

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kaiga Atomic Power Station

  3. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  4. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear power plant in India, with a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW.

What is the fuel used in nuclear power plants in India?

  1. Uranium

  2. Plutonium

  3. Thorium

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nuclear power plants in India use uranium, plutonium, and thorium as fuel.

What is the primary challenge faced by the nuclear power industry in India?

  1. High cost of construction

  2. Lack of skilled manpower

  3. Public opposition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nuclear power industry in India faces challenges such as high cost of construction, lack of skilled manpower, and public opposition.

What is the future prospect of nuclear energy in India?

  1. Expansion of nuclear power capacity

  2. Development of advanced nuclear technologies

  3. Increased focus on safety and security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future prospect of nuclear energy in India includes expansion of nuclear power capacity, development of advanced nuclear technologies, and increased focus on safety and security.

Which organization is responsible for regulating nuclear power plants in India?

  1. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

  2. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

  3. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is responsible for regulating nuclear power plants in India.

What is the name of the first indigenously designed and built nuclear power plant in India?

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kaiga Atomic Power Station

  3. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  4. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is the name of the first indigenously designed and built nuclear power plant in India.

Which state in India has the first nuclear power plant?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the first nuclear power plant in India, which is located in Tarapur.

What is the name of the nuclear power plant that is currently under construction in India?

  1. Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant

  2. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  3. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

  4. Kaiga Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant is the name of the nuclear power plant that is currently under construction in India.

Which type of nuclear reactor is used in most of the nuclear power plants in India?

  1. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)

  2. Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

  3. Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)

  4. Gas-Cooled Reactor (GCR)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) is the type of nuclear reactor used in most of the nuclear power plants in India.

What is the name of the nuclear power plant that was built with the assistance of Canada?

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kaiga Atomic Power Station

  3. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  4. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is the name of the nuclear power plant that was built with the assistance of Canada.

Which state in India has the largest number of nuclear power plants under construction?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the largest number of nuclear power plants under construction in India.

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