Lecturer and Coach (School Edu. Dept.) Comp. This question assesses knowledge of specific budgetary allocations and policy announcements related to nuclear energy. It requires careful attention to the details of proposed missions, reactor types, and their associated characteristics as presented in official documents like the Union Budget.
Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear power in Union Budget 2025-26 – (A) Recognizing nuclear power as a critical component for achieving energy security and sustainability, the Government has introduced the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat. (B) The Government is actively expanding its nuclear energy sector by developing Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs). BSRs are 440 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a proven safety and performance record. Select the correct option – (1) Both the statements (A) and (B) are not correct (2) Both the statements (A) and (B) are correct (3) Only the statement (A) is correct (4) Only the statement (B) is correct (5) Question not attempted
Asked in Exam 2024 Group a 2024 · Topic: Sustainable Economic Development (Resource Depletion, Energy Transition, and Renewable Energy Policies)
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Answer: A. Both the statements (A) and (B) are not correct
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