Consider the following statements regarding Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs):
1. They use enriched uranium as their primary fuel.
2. They generate more fissile material than they consume.
3. India has an operational Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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Consider the following statements regarding Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs):
1. They use enriched uranium as their primary fuel.
2. They generate more fissile material than they consume.
3. India has an operational Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: FBRs use plutonium-based fuel, not enriched uranium.
Statement 2 is correct: They produce more fissile material (plutonium-239) than they consume.
Statement 3 is not correct: India&rsquo;s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam is under construction, not yet operational.

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Consider the following statements regarding Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs): 1. They use enriched uranium as their primary fuel. 2. They generate more fissile material than they consume. 3. India has an operational Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

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