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Where was India’s first atomic power station established?
Question

Where was India’s first atomic power station established?

A.

Tarapur, Maharashtra

B.

Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

C.

Rampur, Uttar Pradesh

D.

Dharampur, Himachal Pradesh

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) Tarapur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
India’s first atomic power station, known as the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), was established in Tarapur, Maharashtra.
It marked a significant milestone in India’s journey towards harnessing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Information Booster:
• Tarapur has Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), the first of their kind in Asia.
• TAPS was built under the Indo-US bilateral agreement during the 1960s.
• It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
• India’s nuclear energy program follows the three-stage plan proposed by Dr. Homi Bhabha.
• Other nuclear power stations include Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), and Kaiga (Karnataka).

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