Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. This power station became critical on 3rd September, 1992 and began commercial electricity production on 6th May, 1993.
  2. It lies in proximity to Surat in Gujarat.
  3. In 1998, the plant was switched off because of a leakage in the cooling loop for 66 days.

Which power station is being talked about in the above statements?

  1. Narora

  2. Kaiga

  3. Kakrapar

  4. Rawatbhata

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is a nuclear power station in India, which lies in the proximity of the city of Surat in the state of Gujarat. It consists of two 220 MW pressurized water reactors with heavy water as moderator (PHWR). KAPS-1 went critical on 3rd September, 1992 and began commercial electricity production a few months later on 6th May, 1993.