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WBCS 2024 · Question 117 of 196

Which of the following elements, available adequately in India, can be used to produce the nuclear power?

Science - Chemistry

  1. AActinium
  2. BNeptunium
  3. CCopper
  4. DThoriumCorrect

Answer: D. Thorium

Explanation

Official WBPSC key (Series A): (D) Thorium. India has vast thorium reserves (monazite sands); thorium is central to its three-stage nuclear programme.

Source: WBCS (Exe) etc. (Prelim) 2024, Series A

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