Q. With reference to nuclear power plants in India, consider the following statements:
1. Nuclear power currently provides only 3% of India’s total electricity demands.
2. Currently, there are 22 operational reactors in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both the statements are correct.
Nuclear power is considered by many as being the only source of energy suitable to support continuous industrialisation and urbanisation. But it currently provides only 3% of India’s total electricity.
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is the public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy entrusted with the task of nuclear power generation in the country.
Currently, there are 22 operational reactors in India with a total installed capacity of 6780 MWe (Megawatts electric).
Source: [Yojana October Summary] Energy Security: Nuclear Power – Explained, pointwise
