Which of the following country has the highest number of operational nuclear reactors currently?

Correct option is D

Sol: the correct answer is (d) United States

Key points:

• As of July 2022, the United States has 92 operational nuclear reactors, making it the country with the most reactors in operation globally. China follows with 55 reactors, while India has10 operational reactors
• A nuclear reactor is a system that contains and controls sustained nuclear chain reactions. Reactors are used for generating electricity, moving aircraft carriers and submarines, producing medical isotopes for imaging and cancer treatment, and for conducting research.

Information booster:

Nuclear Reactors:

​A nuclear reactoris a system that contains and controls sustained nuclear chain reactions, typically using fissile materials like uranium-235 or plutonium-239 to produce energy through the process of nuclear fission

Types of Nuclear Reactors

• Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR): Uses water under high pressure as both coolant and moderator.
• Boiling Water Reactor (BWR): Boils water to produce steam directly in the reactor core.
• Research Reactors: Designed primarily for research purposes rather than electricity generation