Nuclear Fuel Cycle — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding India's three-stage nuclear power program is/are correct? 1. The first stage primarily uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) fueled by natural uranium. 2. The second stage involves Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) that use thorium as fuel to produce U-233. 3. The third stage aims to utilize Uranium-233 in Advanced Heavy Water Reactors (AHWRs). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the front-end of the nuclear fuel cycle?

Consider the following statements regarding the PUREX process in the nuclear fuel cycle: 1. It is primarily used for uranium enrichment. 2. It separates usable uranium and plutonium from spent nuclear fuel. 3. It is a key component of India's closed nuclear fuel cycle strategy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Indian facilities is primarily associated with the fabrication of nuclear fuel assemblies?

Consider the implications of the 2008 NSG waiver for India's nuclear fuel cycle. Which of the following was a direct consequence? 1. India gained access to imported natural uranium fuel. 2. All of India's nuclear facilities were placed under IAEA safeguards. 3. India became a full member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Select the correct answer using the code given below: