In which state is the Kaiga Nuclear Power Project located?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Karnataka.
The Kaiga Nuclear Power Project is located in the state of Karnataka.
Situated near the Kaiga village in Uttara Kannada district, this nuclear power station is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). It comprises four pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs) and plays a significant role in India's nuclear energy production. The plant is nestled in the Western Ghats, surrounded by dense forests, making it one of the more scenic nuclear facilities in the country.
Other Options :
- Gujarat: Home to the Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant, not Kaiga.
- Assam: Does not have any operational nuclear power plants.
- Bihar: Proposed sites exist, but no operational nuclear plant like Kaiga.