(IGP) GS Paper 1 - General Science - "India’s Nuclear Programme - MCQ"

Integrated Guidance Programme of General Studies for IAS (Pre) - 2013

Subject - General Science
Chapter : India’s Nuclear Programme

1. Consider the following statements. The three stages of nuclear power programme are::

  1. First stage comprises of pressurized heavy water reactor.

  2. Second stage consists of fast breeder reactors.

  3. Second stage is based on thorium-uranium-233 cycles.

Which of the above statements is/are false?

  1. 1 & 2 only

  2. 2 only

  3. None of the above

  4. 3 only

2. Consider the following statements:

  1. India is the only country to produce radioisotopes in the world.

  2. Dhurva, Cirus & Apsara are used for producing radioisotopes.

  3. Isotopes are used in agriculture, food, medicine etc.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. All of the above

  2. 2 & 3 only

  3. 3 only

  4. 2 only

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