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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and the US firm Westinghouse have agreed to begin engineering work for how many nuclear power plant reactors in India
A
4
B
6
C
5
D
7
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NPCIL, Westinghouse agree to begin work on 6 Nuclear reactors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Presently, India has 22 nuclear power reactors operating in 7 states, with an installed capacity of 6780 MegaWatt electric (MWe).

Detailed explanation-3: -Across the United States, 92 nuclear reactors power tens of millions of homes and anchor local communities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently NPCIL has Eight reactors under various stages of construction totaling 6200 MW capacity.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are presently 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021. In addition, there are 8 reactors (including 500 MW PFBR being implemented by BHAVINI) totaling to 6000 MW under construction at various stages.

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