The primary process by which nuclear energy is generated is known as ___.

Nuclear fission

True or False: India is the only developing nation that has indigenously developed nuclear reactors.

True

Nuclear power plants in India primarily use ___ and ___ for energy production.

Uranium and thorium

True or False: The first uranium deposit in India was discovered in 1951 in Jaduguda.

True

Fill in the blank: India ranks ___ in terms of the number of nuclear reactors.

Seventh

What are the two main types of reactors used in India's nuclear power generation?

Light Water Reactors (LWRs) and Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)

What is the significance of thorium in India's nuclear energy strategy?

Thorium is abundant in India and can be used to produce uranium-233 for nuclear fuel.

True or False: FBRs in India use uranium as their primary fuel source.

False - FBRs use plutonium-based fuel.

Fill in the blank: The first indigenous 700 MWe nuclear power plant in India is located in ___.

Gujarat

Fill in the blank: The majority of India's thorium reserves are located along the ___ and ___ coasts.

East and west

What challenge does India face regarding uranium for its nuclear reactors?

India has limited domestic uranium resources and relies on imports.

What is the role of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL)?

NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of nuclear power reactors.

Fill in the blank: The maximum capacity of nuclear power generated by India's reactors is ___ MW.

6780

True or False: Nuclear energy contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

False - Nuclear power produces no significant levels of greenhouse gases.

What is one of the main reasons for India’s limited participation of the private sector in nuclear energy?

Operations and fuel management remain under public sector control.