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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has inaugurated the 600 MW Chashma-III nuclear power plant
A
China
B
Russia
C
India
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (or CHASNUPP), is a large commercial nuclear power plant located in the vicinities of Chashma colony and Kundian in Punjab in Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Four of the plants, also built with Chinese assistance, are located in Chashma in Mianwali district. Canada helped Pakistan build its first nuclear power plant in 1972 in Karachi, which is currently producing around 80 megawatts of electricity, according to officials.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chashma Nuclear Power Generating Station (CNPGS) C-1 started operation in 2000, while C-2 in 2011. CNPGS Unit 3 (C-3) and Unit-4 (C-4) both with gross capacity of 340 MW each started commercial operation in 2016 & 2017, respectively. All four nuclear plants at Chashma are under IAEA safeguards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Named Apsara, the reactor was housed in a 100 x 50 x 70 concrete building. India’s and Asia’s first nuclear reactor, Apsara reached criticality at 3:45 p.m on 4 August 1956 and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Nehru on 20 January 1957.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tarapur Atomic Power Plant-1 (TAPS-1) is the first and the oldest Nuclear Power Station In India.

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