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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
PM Modi recently praised nuclear scientists for achieving criticality at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3. The power plant is located in which state?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Telangana
D
Gujarat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated nuclear scientists for achieving criticality of Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat. In a tweet, Mr Modi said this indigenously designed 700 MWe KAPP-3 reactor is a shining example of Make in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The area acquired for the construction of the unit is 1000×700m². The power and control cables are 190km and 250km respectively. Since they are working at the first stage, the reactor used is PHWR. Natural uranium fuels the unit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Located in the state of Gujarat, India, Kakrapar atomic power station (KAPS) is being expanded to add two new units with a combined capacity of 700MW.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tarapur Atomic Power station is located in Tarapur, Maharashtra. It was the first commercial atomic power station of India commissioned on 28th October 1969. It was commissioned under 123 agreements signed between India, the United States, and International Atomic Energy Agency.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kakrapar S.O POST OFFICE | District Surat, Government of Gujarat | India.

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