What are the advantages of nuclear power plant over thermal power plant?

Nuclear waste is easy to dispose.

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Fuel used in nuclear power plant is easily available.

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Clean energy - no emission of harmful gases.

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Generates large amount of electrical energy.

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The correct options are
C Clean energy - no emission of harmful gases.
D Generates large amount of electrical energy.
Electricity generation by nuclear power is clean as there is no emission of harmful gases causing air pollution. The amount of energy generated in nuclear power plant is higher than thermal power plant.
Uranium, which is used as a fuel in nuclear power plant is a rare and expensive element. Nuclear waste is very harmful and cannot be disposed easily.

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