Nuclear and Thermal Power Plants Practice Questions
20 free Nuclear and Thermal Power Plants practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which was the first nuclear power station to be established in India?
- A Narora Atomic Power Station
- B Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
- C Rajasthan Atomic Power Station
- D Tarapur Atomic Power Station
Correct answer: Tarapur Atomic Power Station
Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) in Maharashtra was the first nuclear power plant in India, commencing operations in 1969. It was initially built with the help of the United States.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, the highest capacity nuclear plant in India, is located in which state?
- A Karnataka
- B Andhra Pradesh
- C Kerala
- D Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is situated in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It was developed in collaboration with Russia and uses VVER-1000 reactors.
Which of the following thermal power plants is currently the largest in India by capacity?
- A Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
- B Mundra Thermal Power Station
- C Talcher Super Thermal Power Station
- D Sipat Super Thermal Power Station
Correct answer: Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station in Madhya Pradesh is the largest thermal power plant in India with an installed capacity of 4,760 MW. It is owned and operated by NTPC.
In which state is the Narora Atomic Power Station located?
- A Rajasthan
- B Madhya Pradesh
- C Uttar Pradesh
- D Haryana
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
Narora Atomic Power Station is located in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. It is notable for being situated in a seismically active zone, requiring advanced safety designs.
Kaiga Generating Station, a nuclear power plant, is situated on the banks of which river?
- A Kali River
- B Tunga River
- C Krishna River
- D Cauvery River
Correct answer: Kali River
The Kaiga Generating Station is located in Karnataka near the Kali River. It holds a world record for the continuous operation of a Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR).
Which country assisted India in the construction of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS)?
- A USA
- B Russia
- C France
- D Canada
Correct answer: Canada
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station at Rawatbhata was established with the assistance of Canada. It was India's first plant to use Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).
The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located near which city in Gujarat?
- A Anand
- B Vadodara
- C Rajkot
- D Surat
Correct answer: Surat
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in the Tapi district, near the city of Surat in Gujarat. In 2020, it achieved criticality for India's first indigenous 700 MWe PHWR unit.
Koldam Dam, which supports a major hydroelectric-thermal hybrid project, is located in which state?
- A Himachal Pradesh
- B Uttarakhand
- C Jammu and Kashmir
- D Punjab
Correct answer: Himachal Pradesh
The Koldam project is located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It is a major engineering feat operated by NTPC to provide power to the northern grid.
What is the primary fuel used in the majority of thermal power plants in India?
- A Oil
- B Diesel
- C Coal
- D Thorium
Correct answer: Coal
Coal is the primary source of energy in India, accounting for over 70% of the total thermal power generation. Most of these plants are located near coal mines to reduce transportation costs.
The Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) is located at which of the following places?
- A Kalpakkam
- B Kanyakumari
- C Ennore
- D Tuticorin
Correct answer: Kalpakkam
MAPS is located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, and is India's first fully indigenously built nuclear power station. It also hosts the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR).
Which state houses the Korba Super Thermal Power Plant?
- A Madhya Pradesh
- B Odisha
- C West Bengal
- D Chhattisgarh
Correct answer: Chhattisgarh
The Korba Super Thermal Power Plant is located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It draws its coal from the Gevra and Kusmunda mines of South Eastern Coalfields Limited.
Gorakhpur Atomic Power Project (GHAVP) is a nuclear power plant under construction in which state?
- A Haryana
- B Uttar Pradesh
- C Madhya Pradesh
- D Bihar
Correct answer: Haryana
Despite its name, the Gorakhpur Atomic Power Project is located in the Fatehabad district of Haryana. It is the first nuclear power plant to be built in the state of Haryana.
Which of the following is the oldest thermal power plant in India?
- A Singrauli Thermal Power Plant (Uttar Pradesh)
- B Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station
- C Durgapur Thermal Power Station (West Bengal)
- D Talcher Thermal Power Station
Correct answer: Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station
The Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station in Hyderabad, established in 1920, was the first thermal power station in India. It has since been decommissioned and turned into a heritage site.
The 'Fly Ash' produced in thermal power plants is primarily used in which industry?
- A Textile Industry
- B Pharmaceutical Industry
- C Construction and Cement
- D Information Technology Industry
Correct answer: Construction and Cement
Fly ash is a byproduct of burning pulverized coal in thermal plants. It is widely used in the production of bricks, cement, and road construction due to its pozzolanic properties.
The Chutka Nuclear Power Plant is a proposed project in which Indian state?
- A Madhya Pradesh
- B Rajasthan
- C Maharashtra
- D Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
The Chutka Nuclear Power Plant is a proposed project located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. It is planned to consist of two 700 MW PHWR units.
Which organization is responsible for the operation of all commercial nuclear power plants in India?
- A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- C Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- D Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Correct answer: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
NPCIL is a government-owned corporation under the Department of Atomic Energy. It is solely responsible for the design, construction, and operation of India's commercial nuclear power stations.
The Obra Thermal Power Plant, often mentioned in Static GK, is located in which state?
- A Madhya Pradesh
- B Bihar
- C Uttar Pradesh
- D Jharkhand
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
Obra Thermal Power Plant is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. At the time of its inception, it was one of the largest thermal projects in the country.
The Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project, which is planned to be the world's largest nuclear power site, is proposed in which state?
- A Gujarat
- B Maharashtra
- C Andhra Pradesh
- D Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: Maharashtra
The Jaitapur project is proposed to be built in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra in collaboration with France. If completed, its 9,900 MW capacity would make it the largest in the world.
Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?
- A Telangana
- B Andhra Pradesh
- C Karnataka
- D Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: Telangana
Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station is located in the Peddapalli district of Telangana. It is known as the 'Power House of South India' and uses a massive solar power reservoir on site.
What is used as a 'moderator' in India's Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR)?
- A Graphite
- B Light Water
- C Heavy Water
- D Liquid Sodium
Correct answer: Heavy Water
Heavy water ($D_2O$) serves as both the moderator and the coolant in PHWRs, which make up the bulk of India's nuclear fleet. This allows the use of natural uranium as fuel.