India's Programs — Set 1
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Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme'?
Correct Answer: A. Homi J. Bhabha
• **Homi J. Bhabha** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam; B: Vikram Sarabhai; C: Raja Ramanna.
In which year was the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of India established?
Correct Answer: D. 1948
• **1948** = forms the core principle. • **1948** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: 1947; B: 1958; C: 1954.
Which was the first nuclear research reactor to be commissioned in India and Asia?
Correct Answer: A. Apsara
• **Apsara** = forms the core principle. • **1956** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Zerlina; B: Cirus; C: Purnima.
The three-stage nuclear power programme of India is specifically designed to eventually utilize which element?
Correct Answer: D. Thorium
• **Thorium** = forms the core principle. • **233** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Uranium-235; B: Plutonium-239; C: Deuterium.
What was the code name of India's first nuclear test conducted in 1974?
Correct Answer: A. Smiling Buddha
• **Smiling Buddha** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Operation Shakti; B: Operation Vijay; C: Desert Storm.
Where is the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) headquartered?
Correct Answer: D. Trombay (Mumbai)
• **Trombay (Mumbai)** = forms the core principle. • **1967** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: New Delhi; B: Kalpakkam; C: Hyderabad.
The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), India's first commercial nuclear power plant, was built with assistance from which country?
Correct Answer: A. USA
• **USA** = forms the core principle. • **1969** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Soviet Union; B: Canada; C: France.
Which Indian nuclear power plant is unique for being predominantly indigenous and utilizing a 'Fast Breeder' test reactor?
Correct Answer: D. Kalpakkam
• **Kalpakkam** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Narora; B: Kakrapar; C: Kaiga.
In May 1998, India conducted a series of five nuclear tests at Pokhran. What was the name of this operation?
Correct Answer: A. Operation Shakti
• **Operation Shakti** = forms the core principle. • **98** — represents key evidence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Operation Blue Star; B: Smiling Buddha; C: Operation Meghdoot.
What is the primary function of the Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) located in Hyderabad?
Correct Answer: D. Manufacturing fuel assemblies
• **Manufacturing fuel assemblies** = forms the core principle. • **Primary mechanism** — scientifically validated. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Nuclear waste management; B: Power generation; C: Mining of Uranium.