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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the oldest atomic power station?
A
Kalpakkam
B
Tarapur
C
Narora
D
Kota
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tarapur Atomic Power Station (T.A.P.S.) is located in Tarapur, Palghar, India. It was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India which started on 28th October, 1969.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tarapur Atomic Power Plant-1 (TAPS-1) is the first and the oldest Nuclear Power Station In India.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi: Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station or TAPS as it is known. Located in the industrial area of Boisar in Maharashtra’s Thane district, TAPS was India’s first atomic power project when it began operations on 28 October, 1969.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tarapur Nuclear Reactor-Located in Maharashtra, it is the oldest nuclear facility in India, having commenced commercial operations in 1969.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located about 140 km North of Mumbai in Palghar district of Maharashtra. This Power Station is situated on the sea shore and comprises of four units. Initially, unit 1&2 were established in 1969 with an initial generating capacity of 210 Mwe each.

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