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UPSC 2020 · Q55 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not ?

(a) Some use uranium and others use thorium
(b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
(c) Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
(d) Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned
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Answer: (b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
UPSC 2020 · Q88 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save

With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements :

  1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.
  2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2