Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is used as the coolant in the "Fast Breeder Test Reactor" at Kalpakkam?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Molten sodium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Molten sodium”.
Molten sodium is used as the coolant in the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at Kalpakkam.

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