Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

What is the full form of BARC?

Options:

Bharat Atomic Research Centre

Bharat Astronomy Research Centre

Bhartiya Astronomy Research Centre

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Correct Answer:

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

NCERT: " Atomic Energy Commission was established in 1948 in India. However, progress in the field of nuclear energy could be made only after the establishment of the Atomic Energy Institute at Trombay in 1954 which was renamed as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1967. The important nuclear power projects are Tarapur (Maharashtra), Rawatbhata near Kota (Rajasthan), Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Kaiga (Karnataka) and Kakarapara (Gujarat)."