Question 5 of 6intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

What is nuclear power? Mention the important nuclear power stations in India.

Correct Answer

Nuclear power is a viable source of energy generated using minerals like uranium and thorium. Uranium deposits occur in Dharwar rocks in locations such as Singhbhum, Udaipur, and Jhunjhunu, while Thorium is mainly obtained from beach sands along the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The important nuclear power projects in India are Tarapur (Maharashtra), Rawatbhata near Kota (Rajasthan), Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Kaiga (Karnataka), and Kakarapara (Gujarat).

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 2(ii)
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Explanation

The answer is derived from the sections 'Nuclear Energy Resources' and the paragraph detailing the Atomic Energy Commission. The definition is constructed by combining the statement that nuclear energy is a viable source with the specific minerals (uranium and thorium) used for its generation. The list of power stations is explicitly mentioned in the text following the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Define nuclear power using the provided context regarding uranium and thorium.

  2. Step 2: List the nuclear power stations mentioned in the text (Tarapur, Rawatbhata, Kalpakkam, Narora, Kaiga, Kakarapara).

  3. Step 3: Format the answer into two paragraphs with bold key terms as per SA rules.

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