Science & Technology MCQs

51.

Besides energy generation, what else does the 'Shakti-1' project aim to foster?

A Indigenous expertise in plasma physics and fusion engineering

B Development of new agricultural techniques

C Advancements in traditional manufacturing

D Research into fossil fuel alternatives

52.

What abundant fuel sources are mentioned for fusion power?

A Uranium and Thorium

B Deuterium and Lithium

C Plutonium and Americium

D Coal and Natural Gas

53.

The 'Shakti-1' project is crucial for India's long-term:

A Space exploration goals

B Economic development only

C Energy security and climate change mitigation

D Military modernization

54.

What is the primary function of the magnetic fields in a tokamak reactor?

A To heat the plasma

B To generate electricity directly

C To contain and control the superheated plasma

D To cool down the reactor

55.

What type of reactor will 'Shakti-1' be?

A Breeder reactor

B Fast breeder reactor

C Tokamak-type reactor

D Molten salt reactor

56.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of fusion power mentioned in the text?

A Clean energy

B Virtually limitless energy

C Abundant fuel sources

D Production of long-lived radioactive waste

57.

When is 'Shakti-1' expected to be operational?

A 2028

B 2030

C 2035

D 2040

58.

What is the primary energy generation process that 'Shakti-1' aims to harness?

A Nuclear fission

B Nuclear fusion

C Geothermal energy

D Solar thermal energy

59.

Which department announced the plans for 'Shakti-1'?

A Ministry of Power

B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

60.

What is the name of India's first experimental fusion-based power plant project?

A Urja-1

B Shakti-1

C Atma-1

D Prakash-1