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The first nuclear reactor of India is named as ________.
The first nuclear reactor of India is named as ________.
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The correct option is B Apsara
Named Apsara, the reactor was housed in a 100 x 50 x 70 concrete building. India's and Asia's first nuclear reactor, Apsara reached criticality at 3:45 p.m on 4 August 1956 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Nehru on 20 January 1957.Nuclear
power is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India after coal,
gas, hydroelectricity and wind power. As of
March 2018, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation
in 7 nuclear power plants, with a total installed capacity of 6,780
MW. Nuclear power produced a total of 35 TWh and supplied 3.22%
of Indian electricity in 2017.7 more reactors are under construction with a
combined generation capacity of 4,300 MW.
Named Apsara, the reactor was housed in a 100 x 50 x 70 concrete building. India's and Asia's first nuclear reactor, Apsara reached criticality at 3:45 p.m on 4 August 1956 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Nehru on 20 January 1957.
Nuclear power is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power. As of March 2018, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation in 7 nuclear power plants, with a total installed capacity of 6,780 MW. Nuclear power produced a total of 35 TWh and supplied 3.22% of Indian electricity in 2017.7 more reactors are under construction with a combined generation capacity of 4,300 MW.
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