Question
Download Solution PDF_____________ is the first nuclear reactor in India was built in the year 1956,
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Apsara.
Key Points
- Apsara is the first nuclear reactor in India.
- It was built in the year 1956.
- It is the first nuclear reactor in Asia.
- it is located at Trombay, Mumbai.
- It was inaugurated by former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 20th January 1957.
- It is a light water swimming pool-type reactor.
- It was designed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
- Apsara is built with assistance from the United Kingdom.
Additional Information
- Kamini (Kalpakkam Mini reactor) is the first fast breeder neutron reactor in India.
- Uranium-233 is used as the fuel in this reactor.
- Kudankulam nuclear power plant is the largest nuclear power station in India.
- It was established with the collaboration of India and Russia.
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