Science and technology

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of nuclear power plants in India?

Answer 1

To generate electricity.

Question 2

True or False: India has one of the largest nuclear power programs in the world.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first commercial nuclear power plant in India was established in ______.

Answer 3

Kakrapar.

Question 4

Which organization is responsible for the nuclear power program in India?

Answer 4

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

Question 5

What type of reactor is predominantly used in Indian nuclear power plants?

Answer 5

Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).

Question 6

As of 2023, how many operational nuclear power reactors are there in India?

Answer 6

22 operational reactors.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

D) All of the above.

Question 8

What is the main fuel used in Indian nuclear reactors?

Answer 8

Uranium.

Question 9

True or False: Nuclear power contributes significantly to India’s total electricity generation.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed nuclear reactor?

Answer 10

Apsara.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The DAE stands for ______.

Answer 11

Department of Atomic Energy.

Question 12

What is the main advantage of using nuclear power?

Answer 12

It produces low greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: What is the approximate share of nuclear energy in India’s total energy mix? A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20%

Answer 13

A) 5%.

Question 14

What is the primary safety concern associated with nuclear power plants?

Answer 14

Radiation exposure.

Question 15

True or False: India has signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

Which Indian nuclear power plant is located in Tamil Nadu?

Answer 16

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

Question 17

What year did the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant begin operation?

Answer 17

2013.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The main byproduct of nuclear fission is ______.

Answer 18

Radioactive waste.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

D) All of the above.

Question 20

What is the goal of India’s nuclear energy program by 2030?

Answer 20

To increase the nuclear power generation capacity significantly.

Question 21

Name one international partner country that collaborates with India in nuclear technology.

Answer 21

Russia.

Question 22

True or False: Nuclear power plants in India are designed to withstand natural disasters.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What is the expected lifespan of a typical nuclear reactor in India?

Answer 23

40 years, extendable to 60 years.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The process of splitting atomic nuclei to release energy is called ______.

Answer 24

Fission.

Question 25

What regulatory body oversees the safety of nuclear power plants in India?

Answer 25

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).