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Q129. In the year 2007, an earthquake led to massive radioactive water leakage in the largest nuclear plant in the world. In which country did it occur?

In the year 2007, an earthquake led to massive radioactive water leakage in the largest nuclear plant in the world. In which country did it occur?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Japan

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In July 2007, the Chūetsu offshore earthquake struck Niigata Prefecture in Japan, damaging the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant (the world's largest nuclear generating station by net capacity) and resulting in radioactive water spillage into the Sea of Japan.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q129)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q129

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 129 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "Japan". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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