Question

58. Which of the following reasons stand in the way of large scale deployment of nuclear power?

1. High-cost of installation

2. High risk of environmental contamination

3. Limited Uranium resources

Options:

• A. a. 1 and 2 only
• B. b. 2 only
• C. c. 1 and 3 only
• D. d. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D d. All of the above

Answer-d

The major hazard of nuclear power generation is the storage and disposal of spent or used fuels ñ theuranium still decaying into harmful subatomic particles (radiations). Improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination. Further, there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation. The high cost of installation of a nuclear power plant, high risk of environmental contamination and limited availability of uranium makes large-scale use of nuclear energy prohibitive