Where did India’s second nuclear power station come up, the first unit of which went into operation in August 1972?

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Key Points

• India's second nuclear power station is located at Rawatbhata, near Kota, Rajasthan.
• The first unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) became operational in August 1972.
• RAPS was established in collaboration with Canada, using Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).
• The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
• This power station marks a significant milestone in India's nuclear energy program, following the establishment of the first station at Tarapur, Maharashtra.

Additional Information

• Nuclear Energy in India: India has focused on nuclear power as a clean and sustainable energy source to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR): These reactors use heavy water as a moderator and coolant, and natural uranium as fuel.
• Atomic Energy Act: The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 governs nuclear energy development and regulation in India.
• Tarapur Atomic Power Station: India's first nuclear power station, located in Maharashtra, began operations in 1969.
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL): NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of nuclear power reactors in India.