Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s first prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR):
1.It will be inducted in newly built Gorakhpur nuclear power plant.
2.It uses liquid sodium as a coolant.
3.It is powered by the thorium based oxide fuel.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: India’s first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam nuclear power plant, Tamil Nadu is likely to be commissioned next year, marking the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme.
Statement 2 is correct: It employs liquid sodium as a coolant instead of water.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The PFBR is powered by plutonium and uranium-based mixed oxide fuel (MOX), which ensures high efficiency in power generation.
Source: TOI
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