Practicing Success

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 Atomic Race Centre
Bhartiya Astronomy Reserach Centre
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Correct Answer:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Explanation:
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).