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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
Fast breeder reactors are most usable in India, because of our largest __________ deposits.
A Uranium
B Plutonium
C Thorium
D None of the mentioned
The breeding gain in case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is
A Same
B Lower
C Higher
D Unity
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 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
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
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
The most extensive, commercially useful source of thorium as monazite sand occurs in India at
A Orissa coast
B Travancore coast
C West Bengal coast
D Gujarat coast
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
Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A Kerala
B Karnataka
C Gujarat
D Maharashtra

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