INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

MINERALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is situated in?
A
Mathura
B
Bengaluru
C
Tarapur
D
Kota
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India’s premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -To intensify the effort to exploit nuclear energy for the benefit of the nation, Dr Bhabha established the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) in January 1954 for multidisciplinary research program essential for the ambitious nuclear program of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tarapur atomic power station is located in Palghar of Maharashtra. Its capacity is around 1400 MW.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Tarapur Atomic Power Station is the first-ever nuclear power plant launched by the government of Lal Bahadur Shastri. Its construction began in 1961 and was commissioned in 1969. It completed 50 years of operation in 2019. It is located in Tarapur, a suburb of Pune, Maharashtra.

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