Q70. The Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay, established in 1954 was later renamed as what?
[RRB NTPC (UG) CBT-I, 21 August 2025 Shift 2]
(A) Indira Gandhi Atomic Centre
(B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(C) Indian Institute of Nuclear Science
(D) Nehru Institute of Atomic Energy
Answer: (B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Explanation: The Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay, was renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre after the death of physicist Homi J. Bhabha. The institute is central to research supporting India’s nuclear science, engineering and reactor development.
Q69. Salal Power Project is situated on which river?
[UPSC CDS-I General Knowledge Official Paper, 13 April 2025]
(A) Chenab
(B) Jhelum
(C) Nubra
(D) Shyok
Answer: (A) Chenab
Explanation: Salal is a hydroelectric installation on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. NHPC operates the station, whose two stages have a combined installed capacity of approximately 690 MW. The project is important for power generation in northern India.
Q68. The joint venture named ASHVINI to develop nuclear power facilities in India is between which organisations?
[UPSC NDA-I General Ability Official Paper, 13 April 2025]
(A) NPCIL and NTPC
(B) TMC and VECC
(C) HWB and BARC
(D) IGCAR and NTPC
Answer: (A) NPCIL and NTPC
Explanation: ASHVINI is a joint venture of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and NTPC Limited. It brings together the nuclear reactor experience of NPCIL and the power-generation and project-execution capabilities of NTPC for nuclear electricity projects.
Q67. Talcher Thermal Power Station is located in which state?
[SSC MTS, 12 November 2024 Shift 2]
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Bihar
(D) Odisha
Answer: (D) Odisha
Explanation: Talcher is an important coal-based power-generation centre in Angul district of Odisha. Its proximity to coalfields supports major thermal stations, including NTPC installations supplying electricity to the regional and national grids.
Q66. Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is located in which state?
[SSC MTS, 12 November 2024 Shift 3]
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Gujarat
(D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (C) Gujarat
Explanation: Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is in Gujarat and is operated by NPCIL. It has pressurised heavy-water reactor technology. The project is distinct from Rawatbhata in Rajasthan and Tarapur in Maharashtra.
Q65. Which is NOT a hydroelectric power project?
[SSC MTS, 28 October 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Bhakra Nangal
(B) Damodar Valley
(C) Sambhar Lake
(D) Kopili
Answer: (C) Sambhar Lake
Explanation: Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is primarily a saltwater lake and salt-production area, not a hydropower scheme. Bhakra Nangal, Damodar Valley and Kopili are all associated with hydroelectric generation and multipurpose river development.
Q64. Narora Nuclear Power Plant is situated in which state?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 05 July 2024 Shift 4]
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Karnataka
Answer: (B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Narora Atomic Power Station is located near Narora in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. NPCIL operates two pressurised heavy-water reactors at the site. The plant should not be confused with Kakrapar in Gujarat.
Q63. Mundra Thermal Power Plant is situated in which district of Gujarat?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 09 July 2024 Shift 2]
(A) Kheda
(B) Jamnagar
(C) Kutch
(D) Gandhinagar
Answer: (C) Kutch
Explanation: Mundra lies in Kutch district on the Gujarat coast. The Mundra area hosts large coal-based generation infrastructure linked to port access, allowing large quantities of fuel to be delivered for electricity production.
Q62. Which body regulates key electricity-sector matters under the Electricity Act, 2003 at central level?
[MPPGCL JE Electrical, 01 June 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(B) Ministry of Power
(C) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(D) State Electricity Boards
Answer: (A) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Explanation: CERC is a statutory central electricity regulator with powers under the Electricity Act, 2003. It has functions involving specified tariffs and inter-state electricity transactions; state electricity regulatory commissions handle matters within their own jurisdictions.
Q61. Which body determines tariffs for inter-state transmission under the Electricity Act, 2003?
[MPPGCL JE Electrical, 01 June 2024 Shift 1]
(A) State Electricity Regulatory Commission
(B) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(C) Both commissions jointly
(D) Joint Commission
Answer: (B) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Explanation: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has authority over inter-state transmission tariff matters under the electricity law. State commissions principally oversee intra-state tariff and other matters, making the division of jurisdiction important for examination questions.
