Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 11

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?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

व्याख्या

Coal generates most of India's power. Power reactors use natural or low-enriched uranium (about 3–5%); 60%+ is weapons-grade territory.