India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

1. It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
2. It can attain a global role in satellite navigation.
3. It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
4. It can build fusion reactors for power generation.

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• If ITER succeeds, India will gain access to fusion technology, enabling it to develop fusion reactors for electricity generation, which would provide clean, abundant, and long-term energy.

Answer: (d) It can build fusion reactors for power generation; Difficulty Level: Medium