Question 61 of 75Environment and Ecology

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?

ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Correct Answer

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Explanation

21 words hidden ... power generation does not require uranium enrichment of at least 60%; much lower enrichment is used in power reactors, ... 21 words hidden