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Nuclear energy

Asked 2 times in CSE over 11 years (2012–2023), peaking in 2023.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2012–2023
Span
2023
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 2 years (2012–2023)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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123
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2023

Consider the following statements

Statement IIndia, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production
Statement IIUranium, 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?

  1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect ✓
  4. D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Energy & Nuclear
CSE2012

To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium?

  1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium
  2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium
  3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 and 3 only
  3. C 1 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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