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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Subject: Science & Tech.Context: Nuclear power generation mechanics.Details: Statement I is correct; coal remains the dominant source of electricity in India de......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
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Science & Tech.
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Nuclear power generation mechanics.
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Statement I is correct; coal remains the dominant source of electricity in India despite available domestic uranium. Statement II is incorrect; commercial nuclear power reactors generally require low-enriched uranium (around 3% to 5% U-235). Highly enriched uranium (20% to 90%+) is used in research reactors and weapons.
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