UPSC Prelims 2005 Q100: Science & Technology – Energy & Environment
Match List - I (Atomic Power Plants/Heavy Water Plants) with List - II (State) and select the
correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List - I
(A) Thal
(B) Manuguru
(C) Kakrapar
(D) Kaiga
List - II (State)
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Maharastra
4. Maha
5. Karnataka
- (a) 2 1 4 5
- (b) 3 5 2 1
- (c) 2 5 4 1
- (d) 3 1 2 5
Answer: (d) 3 1 2 5
Explanation
Atomic power plants and heavy water plants with their States
| Plant | State |
|---|---|
| A. Thal | Maharashtra (3) — heavy water plant |
| B. Manuguru | Andhra Pradesh (1) — heavy water plant |
| C. Kakrapar | Gujarat (2) — atomic power station |
| D. Kaiga | Karnataka (5) — atomic power station |
The correct matching is A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5.
Answer: (d) 3 1 2 5.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Thal is in Maharashtra, not Gujarat.
- (b) Incorrect. Manuguru is in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.
- (c) Incorrect. Thal is not in Gujarat.
- (d) CORRECT. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5 matches all four.
Key point
Heavy water plants: Kota, Baroda, Tuticorin, Thal, Manuguru, Hazira, Talcher.
Remember
Thal is in Maharashtra and Kakrapar in Gujarat.
Common mistakes
- Placing Thal in Gujarat because of Kakrapar.
- Putting Kaiga in Kerala instead of Karnataka.
- Mixing heavy water plants with reactor sites.
Exam tip
Kaiga: Karnataka; Kakrapar: Gujarat; Manuguru: Telangana now, Andhra then.
Sources
- Department of Atomic Energy — annual report
- Heavy Water Board, Department of Atomic Energy — Heavy water plants in India (Kota, Baroda, Tuticorin, Talcher, Thal, Hazira, Manuguru)