Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. An advanced heavy water reactor is an Indian design which has thorium as its core.
  2. It forms the 3rd stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme slated to begin operations in 2016.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The advanced heavy water reactor (AHWR) is the latest Indian design for a next generation nuclear reactor that will burn thorium in its fuel core. It is slated to form the third stage in India's three-stage fuel cycle plan. This phase of the fuel cycle plan is supposed to be built starting with a 300MW prototype in 2016.

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