UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION

Question 1

Among the reactor designs being developed under the Nuclear Energy Mission, which one has the largest electrical generating capacity?

Accepted Answer

BSMR-200 (Bharat Small Modular Reactor)

Answer

SMR-55

Answer

High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor

Answer

AHWR-300 (Advanced Heavy Water Reactor)

Question 2

The Nuclear Energy Mission, with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore for R&D and deployment of Small Modular Reactors, was announced in which Union Budget?

Accepted Answer

Union Budget 2025-26

Answer

Union Budget 2023-24

Answer

Union Budget 2024-25

Answer

Union Budget 2026-27

Question 3

What is the headline nuclear power capacity target set under the Nuclear Energy Mission's roadmap for the year 2047?

Accepted Answer

100 GW

Answer

54 GW

Answer

22 GW

Answer

8.18 GW

Question 4

Which one of the following bodies designed and is responsible for implementing India's three-stage nuclear power programme?

Accepted Answer

Department of Atomic Energy

Answer

Ministry of Power

Answer

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Answer

Central Electricity Authority

Question 5

Under Section 6 of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, what is the maximum amount of liability in respect of each nuclear incident?

Accepted Answer

The rupee equivalent of 300 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR)

Answer

₹1,500 crore

Answer

The rupee equivalent of 150 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR)

Answer

₹500 crore

Question 6

Which one of the following is the apex statutory regulatory authority for nuclear and radiation safety in India?

Accepted Answer

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

Answer

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

Answer

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Answer

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Question 7

In the context of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 — central to the debate on private-sector entry — the operator's 'right of recourse' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The operator's right to recover from the supplier the compensation it has paid, in circumstances specified under Section 17

Answer

The supplier's right to claim complete immunity from any liability for a nuclear incident

Answer

The victim's right to claim compensation directly from the equipment supplier

Answer

The Central Government's right to take over and operate a private nuclear installation after an incident

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION

Q1. Among the reactor designs being developed under the Nuclear Energy Mission, which one has the largest electrical generating capacity?

Q2. The Nuclear Energy Mission, with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore for R&D and deployment of Small Modular Reactors, was announced in which Union Budget?

Q3. What is the headline nuclear power capacity target set under the Nuclear Energy Mission's roadmap for the year 2047?

Q4. Which one of the following bodies designed and is responsible for implementing India's three-stage nuclear power programme?

Q5. Under Section 6 of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, what is the maximum amount of liability in respect of each nuclear incident?

Q6. Which one of the following is the apex statutory regulatory authority for nuclear and radiation safety in India?

Q7. In the context of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 — central to the debate on private-sector entry — the operator's 'right of recourse' refers to: