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Topic 267 · Answers

RAPP-8 initial fuel loading at Rawatbhata

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  1. Question 1Answer C

    What did NPCIL begin at Unit 8 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project on 19 September 2026?

    • First criticality
    • Grid synchronisation
    • Correct answer: Initial Fuel Loading
    • Commercial operation

    Core Trigger: On 19 September 2026 NPCIL began Initial Fuel Loading at Unit 8 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project, Rawatbhata, after AERB permission.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    RAPP-8 is the fourth reactor of a series of how many 700 MWe units?

    • 8
    • 12
    • 20
    • Correct answer: 16

    Reactor: RAPP-8 is a 700 MWe indigenous pressurised heavy water reactor, the fourth of a 16-unit series.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    NPCIL works under which Department, directly overseen by the Prime Minister?

    • Correct answer: Department of Atomic Energy
    • Department of Space
    • Department of Science and Technology
    • Department of Heavy Industry

    Administrative Head: NPCIL works under the Department of Atomic Energy, which the Prime Minister directly oversees.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    Which is/are correct? (1) A PHWR uses natural uranium as fuel. (2) A PHWR uses light water as its moderator.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Key Term: A PHWR uses natural uranium fuel with heavy water as moderator and coolant; fuel loading precedes first criticality.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    Which is an earlier 700 MWe unit in the same series as RAPP-8?

    • RAPP-6
    • Correct answer: RAPP-7
    • MAPS-2
    • NAPS-1

    Earlier Units: KAPP-3, KAPP-4 and RAPP-7 are the earlier 700 MWe units in the series.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    The unit supports India's aim of how much nuclear capacity by 2047?

    • 22 GW
    • 50 GW
    • Correct answer: 100 GW
    • 200 GW

    India Link: The unit supports the national aim of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer D

    In which city is NPCIL headquartered?

    • New Delhi
    • Kolkata
    • Hyderabad
    • Correct answer: Mumbai

    Headquarters: NPCIL is headquartered in Mumbai; the plant is at Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    NPCIL was incorporated as a public sector company in which month and year?

    • Correct answer: September 1987
    • September 1962
    • September 1974
    • September 1997

    Founded: NPCIL was incorporated in September 1987 as a public sector company under the Department of Atomic Energy.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Which 2010 Act governs operator liability for nuclear damage?

    • Atomic Energy Act
    • Correct answer: Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act
    • Environment Protection Act
    • Disaster Management Act

    Landmark: The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 governed nuclear power and operator liability.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer B

    Which is/are correct? (1) Entry 6 of the State List covers atomic energy. (2) M.C. Mehta (1986) held hazardous enterprises absolutely liable.

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Entry 6 of the Union List covers atomic energy and the mineral resources necessary for its production.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 267, point 11

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