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The first nuclear reactor of India is named as _____.


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a

Urvashi

b

Apsara

c

Kamini

d

Rohini 

answer is B.

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  • The reactor was housed in a 100 x 50 x 70 concrete building called Apsara.
  • India's first nuclear reactor, Apsara reached criticality at 3:45 p.m on 4 August 1956.
  • It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Nehru on 20 January 1957.
  • Nuclear power is the fifth-largest source of electricity.
  • So, Option 2 is correct.

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    The first nuclear reactor of India is named as _____.