GK Question

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Which is India's first nuclear power plant?

  1. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station
  2. Tarapur Atomic Power Station
  3. Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station
  4. Narora Atomic Power Station

Answer: Tarapur Atomic Power Station

Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) in Maharashtra, commissioned in 1969, was India's first nuclear power plant. It was built with assistance from the USA under the 'Atoms for Peace' program. It initially had two boiling water reactors; now it has PHWR units as well.

Topic Indian Energy
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