India's Programs — Set 5
Technology · भारत के कार्यक्रम · Questions 41–50 of 50
The 'GEMS' Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) is located at which place?
Correct Answer: B. Rawatbhata
Rawatbhata is home to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, located near the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. It was the first nuclear power plant in India to use PHWR technology. Units 1 and 2 were built with assistance from Canada.
Which 'GEMS' department is directly under the Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: A. Department of Space
Both the DAE and the Department of Space are directly managed by the Prime Minister's Office. This reflects the strategic importance of nuclear and space technologies to India. This administrative structure was established early in the history of the Indian republic.
What 'GEMS' fuel is produced by the Nuclear Fuel Complex in Hyderabad?
Correct Answer: C. Uranium fuel bundles
The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) manufactures the fuel assemblies required for India's nuclear reactors. It processes uranium and zircaloy components to create the finished fuel pins. It is a vital facility for the operational continuity of NPCIL plants.
Which 'GEMS' state is the Narora Atomic Power Station situated in?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Narora is located on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is unique for being located in a relatively high-seismic zone in northern India. The plant uses indigenously developed safety features for its reactors.
The 'GEMS' Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) is headquartered in?
Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad
AMD is headquartered in Hyderabad and is responsible for surveying and identifying nuclear minerals. It conducts aerial and ground surveys across India to locate uranium and thorium deposits. Its research is essential for providing the raw materials for the nuclear fuel cycle.
Which 'GEMS' reactor is located at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)?
Correct Answer: A. Kamini
Kamini is a research reactor at Kalpakkam that uses Uranium-233 as fuel. It is the world's only reactor specifically designed to run on fuel derived from Thorium. IGCAR focuses on the development of Fast Breeder Reactor technology.
Where is the 'GEMS' Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) primarily active?
Correct Answer: B. Jharkhand
UCIL manages uranium mining and processing plants, with its most famous mines in Jaduguda, Jharkhand. It is the sole agency responsible for uranium production in the country. The minerals extracted here are sent to Hyderabad for fuel fabrication.
Which 'GEMS' year was the Atomic Energy Act passed in India?
Correct Answer: B. 1962
The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 is the primary legislation governing nuclear activities in India. It provides the legal framework for the state's monopoly over nuclear energy and materials. It replaced the original act of 1948 to provide for more comprehensive control.
What 'GEMS' radioactive element is found in Monazite sand?
Correct Answer: B. Thorium
Monazite sand is the primary source of Thorium in India. Large deposits of this sand are found along the beaches of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Thorium is fertile and is the key to India's third stage of nuclear power.
Which 'GEMS' nuclear power plant is located in Gujarat?
Correct Answer: A. Kakrapar
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located near the Tapi River in Gujarat. It recently achieved a milestone with the commissioning of its first 700 MW indigenous reactor unit. It is an important source of clean energy for western India.