Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : (i) A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor wherein nuclear fusion reactions take place to generate energy. (ii) A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor wherein nuclear fission reactions take place to generate energy. (iii) A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile fuel than it consumes. (iv) A breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor where fast moving neutrons maintain the chain reaction. Codes :

Asked in EI GS T&TR Transport Deptt 2702 2025 · Topic: Nuclear Physics (Nuclear fission: theory, chain reaction, critical mass, nuclear reactors (types, components, safety aspects).)

1. (i)
2. (ii) only
3. (ii) and (iii) only
4. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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