alleryWhich of the following is a genuine problem specifically associated with nuclear power generation?
ASafe disposal of radioactive waste
BEmission of large amounts of soot
CSubmerging of villages by water
DDependence on daytime sunlight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Safe disposal of radioactive waste
1. A nuclear plant does not burn fossil fuel, so soot (option B) is not its problem.
2. Submerging of villages (option C) is a hydroelectric problem, not nuclear.
3. Daytime dependence (option D) is a solar limitation.
4. The fission products are radioactive nuclear waste, and disposing of it safely is a major challenge, so option A is correct.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 5 "Towards Green Energy", p.60_
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