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The 'Kakrapar' Atomic Power Station, currently operating with indigenously built pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs), is located in which Indian state?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Gujarat
  3. Karnataka
  4. Rajasthan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gujarat

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Gujarat šŸ“š Explanation: The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is a highly critical nuclear energy facility located perfectly near the city of Surat in the state of Gujarat. It is operated entirely by the state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The station is technologically highly significant because it proudly hosts India's very first completely indigenous 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor.