Question

Which of the following institutions in India carried out research on manufacturing heavy water for the generation of atomic power?

• A. Water Institute
• B. Water Project
• C. Heavy Water Institute
• D. Heavy Water Board

Answer 1

The correct option is D Heavy Water Board

Heavy Water is an essential component for the generation of atomic power. The department of atomic energy set up a unit called Heavy Water Projects to deal with the research of manufacturing heavy water. It was later renamed the Heavy Water Board. They were set up at Vadodara, Talcher, Tutikorin, and Kota.