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UPSC PYQPrelims 2020

Civil Services Examination · Question 55

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?

  1. Some use uranium and others use thorium
  2. Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
  3. Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
  4. Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned
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Answer: (B) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies

Explanation

Under the Indo-US deal and separation plan, reactors using imported fuel are placed under IAEA safeguards; those using domestic uranium can stay outside.