India's Programs — Set 3
Technology · भारत के कार्यक्रम · Questions 21–30 of 50
The 'Kamini' reactor at Kalpakkam is significant because it is the world's first reactor to use which fuel?
Correct Answer: A. Uranium-233
Kamini uses Uranium-233 fuel derived from the irradiation of thorium in other reactors. It serves as a test-bed for stage three of the Indian nuclear power programme. It is a small research reactor used primarily for neutron radiography and activation analysis.
Where is the Rawatbhata Atomic Power Station located?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is located at Rawatbhata near Kota. It was initially set up with Canadian assistance and later developed indigenously after the 1974 test. It currently has the largest number of reactor units at a single site in India.
Which regulatory body ensures the safety of all nuclear activities in India?
Correct Answer: C. AERB
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) was constituted in 1983 to frame safety standards and enforce regulations. It monitors radiation protection and industrial safety at nuclear facilities and medical radiation centers. It reports to the Atomic Energy Commission.
What is the name of India's indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?
Correct Answer: A. INS Arihant
INS Arihant was commissioned in 2016 and represents the sea-based leg of India's nuclear triad. Its reactor was developed indigenously with support from BARC scientists. This achievement made India the sixth country to operate a nuclear-powered submarine.
The 'Dhruva' reactor at BARC is primarily used for the production of which medical supplies?
Correct Answer: C. Radioisotopes
Dhruva is a high-flux research reactor that produces a wide range of radioisotopes for medicine, agriculture, and industry. These isotopes are crucial for cancer diagnosis and treatment (teletherapy). It is one of the most powerful research reactors in the world.
Which Indian institution focuses on the 'Fast Breeder' reactor technology as part of the second stage?
Correct Answer: D. IGCAR
The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. It conducts research on liquid metal-cooled fast breeder reactors and associated fuel reprocessing. This technology is vital for maximizing the energy potential of India's limited uranium resources.
In which city is the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) located?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
VECC is a premier research center under the DAE located in Kolkata. it houses particle accelerators used for nuclear physics research and isotope production. It was established in 1977 and works closely with international physics laboratories.
What is the primary objective of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) in Haryana?
Correct Answer: D. International collaboration and training
GCNEP was established in Bahadurgarh as an international hub for research on nuclear security and safeguards. it promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy through global partnerships. It offers training programs to international participants in the field of nuclear safety.
Which Indian public sector unit manufactures high-tech electronic equipment for nuclear reactors?
Correct Answer: C. ECIL
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) was founded in 1967 in Hyderabad to achieve self-reliance in nuclear electronics. It produces control and instrumentation systems for nuclear power plants. It also plays a key role in developing secure communication and IT solutions for the DAE.
The Kaiga Generating Station is located in which state of India?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
Kaiga is located in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka on the banks of the Kali River. It consists of four indigenous 220 MW PHWR units. One of its units holds the world record for continuous operation of a nuclear power reactor for 962 days.