Science and technology Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of nuclear power plants in India?
To generate electricity.
True or False: India has one of the largest nuclear power programs in the world.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first commercial nuclear power plant in India was established in ______.
Kakrapar.
Which organization is responsible for the nuclear power program in India?
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
What type of reactor is predominantly used in Indian nuclear power plants?
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).
As of 2023, how many operational nuclear power reactors are there in India?
22 operational reactors.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following states in India has a nuclear power plant? A) Punjab B) Gujarat C) West Bengal D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the main fuel used in Indian nuclear reactors?
Uranium.
True or False: Nuclear power contributes significantly to India’s total electricity generation.
True.
What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed nuclear reactor?
Apsara.
Fill in the blank: The DAE stands for ______.
Department of Atomic Energy.
What is the main advantage of using nuclear power?
It produces low greenhouse gas emissions.
Multiple Choice: What is the approximate share of nuclear energy in India’s total energy mix? A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20%
A) 5%.
What is the primary safety concern associated with nuclear power plants?
Radiation exposure.
True or False: India has signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
False.
Which Indian nuclear power plant is located in Tamil Nadu?
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
What year did the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant begin operation?
2013.
Fill in the blank: The main byproduct of nuclear fission is ______.
Radioactive waste.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a challenge for nuclear energy in India? A) High initial costs B) Public opposition C) Waste management D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the goal of India’s nuclear energy program by 2030?
To increase the nuclear power generation capacity significantly.
Name one international partner country that collaborates with India in nuclear technology.
Russia.
True or False: Nuclear power plants in India are designed to withstand natural disasters.
True.
What is the expected lifespan of a typical nuclear reactor in India?
40 years, extendable to 60 years.
Fill in the blank: The process of splitting atomic nuclei to release energy is called ______.
Fission.
What regulatory body oversees the safety of nuclear power plants in India?
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
