Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay.
· Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) was originally known as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) when it was founded in 1954.
· It was renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1966 in honor of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, who is regarded as the father of India's nuclear program.
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· Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam : This is a separate entity, also known as BHAVINI, which focuses on constructing and operating nuclear power reactors.
· Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research : Located in Kalpakkam, this center was established in 1971 and focuses on research in advanced nuclear science and technology.
· Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited : This organization is responsible for the generation of nuclear power for electricity, and it does not serve as a former name for BARC.