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DAE and DST — MCQ Practice

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Q1medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE): 1. It was established in 1948 as the Atomic Energy Commission. 2. It reports directly to the Prime Minister of India. 3. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is an institution under DAE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2easy

Which of the following schemes/bodies are primarily associated with the Department of Science & Technology (DST)? 1. INSPIRE Scheme 2. Technology Development Board (TDB) 3. National Supercomputing Mission 4. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q3hard

Consider the following statements regarding India's Three-Stage Nuclear Power Program: 1. The first stage involves Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) fueled by natural uranium. 2. The second stage aims to utilize India's vast thorium reserves. 3. The third stage involves Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) using plutonium fuel. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4medium

Which of the following is NOT a statutory body under the Department of Science & Technology (DST)?

Q5medium

With reference to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), consider the following statements: 1. It is responsible for the exploration of atomic minerals. 2. It plays a role in the production of radioisotopes for medical applications. 3. India's participation in the ITER project is coordinated by DAE. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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