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Q172. India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — It can build fusion reactors for power generation.

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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is an international nuclear fusion research megaproject based in Cadarache, France. Its primary objective is to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of nuclear fusion as an energy source. If successful, member states including India will gain the design and engineering know-how to build commercial nuclear fusion reactors for clean power generation.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q172)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — It can build fusion reactors for power generation.

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 172 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (D): "It can build fusion reactors for power generation.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine 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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