Which of the following are used as Control Rods :

a) Boron rods
b) Cadmium rods
c) Copper rods

a is correct

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b is correct

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c is correct

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a,b are correct

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Solution

The correct option is D a,b are correct
Cadmium and Boron rods are used as control rods in a nuclear reactor as , they are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
So, correct choice is option D.

Suggest Corrections

List I (Nuclear reactor components)	List II (Substance used)
A. Moderator	$1.$ Sodium
B. Control rods	$2.$ Uranium
C. Fuel rods	$3.$ Graphite
D. Coolant	$4.$ Boron