Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) Tarapur
Explanation:
The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is a major nuclear power plant located in Maharashtra, specifically in Boisar, Palghar district.
The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is a major nuclear power plant located in Maharashtra, specifically in Boisar, Palghar district.
It was the first commercial nuclear power plant in India, commissioned in 1969, and it marked the beginning of India’s civilian nuclear power program.
Information Booster:
• The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai also contributes to nuclear R&D and safety protocols.
• Located near Mumbai, it significantly contributes to Western India's power grid.
• It has a total capacity of over 1,400 MW, including both old and new reactors.
• Operated by NPCIL under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
• Maharashtra also has Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project in the planning stage, to be the largest nuclear power plant in the world once operational.
• The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai also contributes to nuclear R&D and safety protocols.
• Located near Mumbai, it significantly contributes to Western India's power grid.
• It has a total capacity of over 1,400 MW, including both old and new reactors.
• Operated by NPCIL under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
• Maharashtra also has Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project in the planning stage, to be the largest nuclear power plant in the world once operational.
Additional Information:
• Kaiga – Located in Karnataka.
• Kakrapar – Located in Gujarat; known for indigenous PHWRs.
• Rawatbhata – Located in Rajasthan, home to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS).
• Kaiga – Located in Karnataka.
• Kakrapar – Located in Gujarat; known for indigenous PHWRs.
• Rawatbhata – Located in Rajasthan, home to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS).
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