Fast breeder reactors are most usable in India, because of our largest __________ deposits.

The breeding gain in case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is

A

Same

B

Lower

C

Higher

D

Unity

A first order reaction is to be treated in a series of two mixed reactors. The total volume of the two reactors is minimum, when the reactors are

A

Equal in size

B

Of different sizes

C

Of such size that the ratio of their volumes is

D

None of these

Thorium Breeder Reactors are most suitable for India because

A

these develop more power

B

its technology is simple

C

abundance of thorium deposits are available in India

D

these can be easily designed

In fast breeder reactors

A

Any type of moderator can be used

B

Graphite is used as the moderator

C

Heavy water is used as the moderator

D

Moderator is dispensed with

Fast breeder reactors do not

A

Use Th-232 as fissile fuel

B

Convert fertile material to fissile material

C

Use fast neutrons for fission

D

Use molten sodium as coolant

Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it

A

Acts as good moderator

B

Produces maximum steam

C

Transfers heat from core at a fast rate

D

Breeds neutrons

In the breeder reactors the generation of new fissionable atom is

A

At the lower rate than the consumption

B

At a higher rate than the consumption

C

At an equal rate of the consumption

D

Depends on other considerations

Molten sodium is used as a coolant in a fast breeder reactor, because of its

A

Excellent moderating properties

B

Neutron breeding capability

C

Faster heat removal capability from the core

D

Capability to increase the reaction rate in the core

__________ moderator is used in a fast breeder reactor.

A

Heavy water

B

Graphite

C

No

D

Beryllium

A fast breeder reactor

A

Uses graphite rods as moderator

B

Has powerful moderator

C

Has no moderator

D

Uses ferrite material as moderator

Fast breeder reactors are most usable in India, because of our largest __________ deposits.

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