Question
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I : India, despite having Uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement - II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement- I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement- I is Correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
Statement-I is correct. India does have significant uranium deposits, but it still relies heavily on coal for electricity production. Coal continues to be the primary source of energy for power generation in India.
Statement-II is incorrect. Uranium enrichment to the extent of at least 60% is not specifically required for electricity production. The level of uranium enrichment depends on the specific type of nuclear reactors used for generating electricity. Different types of reactors have different enrichment requirements.