Question

Difficulty: MediumDefense and Nuclear Technology

Match the following key defense assets and nuclear energy installations in India (List-I) with their primary technological or operational features (List-II).

  • Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Unit-3First indigenously designed commercial 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor
  • Kamini ReactorResearch reactor operating on Uranium-233 fuel derived from Thorium
  • Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)Sodium-cooled reactor representing Stage-2 of India's nuclear power program
  • INS ArihantIndigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN)

Answer

Kakrapar Unit-3 corresponds to the first indigenously designed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor; Kamini Reactor corresponds to the research reactor using Uranium-233 fuel; Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor corresponds to the sodium-cooled Stage-2 reactor; and INS Arihant corresponds to the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
Kakrapar Unit-3 is the pioneer in India's 700 MWe PHWR series. Kamini operates on Uranium-233 at Kalpakkam. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is the cornerstone of Stage-2 sodium-cooled breeder technology. INS Arihant provides India with a sea-based nuclear ballistic missile capability.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the classification of Kakrapar Unit-3.
It is India's flagship 700 MWe indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor.
Establishes the link between Kakrapar and 700 MWe PHWR technology.
2
Determine the fuel characteristic of the Kamini reactor.
Kamini uses Uranium-233 derived from Thorium irradiation.
Matches Kamini with its unique U-233 fuel cycle.
3
Identify the reactor type and stage of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor.
PFBR uses liquid sodium coolant to breed more fissile material in Stage-2.
Links PFBR with fast breeder reactor technology.
4
Analyze the strategic role of INS Arihant.
INS Arihant is a nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles (SSBN).
Associates INS Arihant with naval strategic nuclear deterrence.

Key Concept

Classification of India's major defense installations and nuclear power/research reactor technologies.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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