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The breeding gain in the case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is:

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Important Questions on Science & Technology

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 32
The gas-cooled reactor uses the following materials as moderator and coolant:
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 33
Hydrogen is preferred as a better coolant in comparison to CO2 because the former:
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 34
The process by which a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nucleus is known as
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 35

Heavy water production plants are located at:
1. Nangal

2. Talcher

3. Hazira

4. Manuguru
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 36
Consider the following statements:
1. In the second stage of the nuclear power program, Fast Breeder reactors (FBRs) use a mixed oxide fuel made from plutonium-239, recovered by reprocessing spent fuel from the first stage and natural uranium.
2. A stage-Ill reactor involves a self-sustaining series of thorium-233 fuelled reactors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 37
India is establishing new Nuclear Power plant with foreign nuclear reactor. These nuclear plants will be established at
1. Jaitapur 2. Mithi virdi
3. Haripur 4. Kowada
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 38
Match the following
       Isotope                         Use
A. Holmium-166      1. To treat bone cancer
B. Iron-57                2. to find tumor in body
C. Arsenic-74          3. Used in blood as tracer
D. Phosphorus-32   4. To treat joint pains
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 12 - Science & Technology>Exercise 5>Q 39
Consider the following statements
1. India is the largest producer of heavy water.
2. India has the world's largest reserves of thorium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?