Consider the following statements: 1. India has three stage nuclear energy generation programme. 2. In the 2nd stage Thorium is used as fuel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: India’s 3-stage nuclear energy program, envisioned by Homi Bhabha, is based on a closed nuclear fuel cycle.

Stage-I: PHWRs fuelled by Natural uranium would produce plutonium239. Heavy water (D2O) is used as moderator and coolant in PHWR.
Stage-II: Fast Breeder Reactors utilizing plutonium- 239 fuel from first stage and formed uranium-238.
Stage-III: Advanced nuclear power systems for utilization of thorium.

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