India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
AIt can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
BIt can attain a global role in satellite navigation
CIt can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
DIt can build fusion reactors for power generation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
UPSC CSE Prelims 2016 (GS-I, Set A), Q.79. Answer key: C (coaching consensus; UPSC did not publish an official 2016 AK separately on upsc.gov.in).
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