Question

Which of the following illustrates the disadvantages of using nuclear energy?

• A. It produces harmful waste which is radioactive in nature.
• B. It produces lots of heat.
• C. It cannot be controlled and hence cannot be harnessed.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It produces harmful waste which is radioactive in nature.

Nuclear energy is a powerful source of energy and even small amount of raw material can produce huge amount of energy. The greatest disadvantage of using nuclear energy is that the waste produced is radioactive in nature.