Question
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: India, despite having Uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II: Uranium, 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?
Correct Answer — C
Explanation
India genuinely gets most of its electricity from coal despite holding Uranium reserves. But nuclear power plants actually need only 3-5% enriched uranium; 60% enrichment level is nowhere near needed for civilian electricity generation.