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UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008: Where is the ITER project located?

In which one of the following locations is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project to be built?

  1. Northern Spain
  2. Southern France
  3. Eastern Germany
  4. Southern Italy

Explanation

Option (b) is correct
  • ITER is located at Cadarache, Southern France.

Infographic explains International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a global fusion energy project in Southern France involving 30 countries, aiming to demonstrate fusion feasibility by 2039. Key features include ITER’s large tokamak design, fusion fuel of deuterium and tritium, magnetic containment system using superconducting magnets, and India's strategic contributions such as cryostat design and power systems; funding distribution highlights EU as host with 45%.

Answer: (b) Southern France
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