As of November 2020, how many nuclear power reactors are operating in India?

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  1. 22
  2. 21
  3. 20
  4. 23

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Option 1 : 22
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The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

  • The nuclear energy programme in India was launched around the time of independence under the leadership of Homi J. Bhabha.
  • Nuclear power is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power.
  • As of November 2020, India has 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor.
  • KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021.
  • Operational nuclear power plants in India-
    • Kaiga-Karnataka
    • Kakrapar-Gujarat
    • Kudankulam-Tamil Nadu
    • Kalpakkam-Tamil Nadu
    • Narora-Uttar Pradesh
    • Tarapur-Maharastra
    • Rajasthan Atomic Power Project-Rajasthan

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