The figure shows a portion of Southern India. The proposed site (Koodankulam) for construction of two l000 MW nuclear power plants has been labelled in the map as :
✓ Correct answer: b) B
ExplanationThe Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is situated in Kudankulam, within the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India.It is located approximately 20 km northeast of Kanyaku- mari and about 100 km from Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).In the provided figure, this site is clearly labeled as B. It is developed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) in collaboration with Russia.The plant initially features two 1,000 MW VVER-1000 pressurized water reactors (PWRs).These reactors were supplied by Russia’s Atomstroyexport and represent India’s first adoption of imported PWR technology.The reactors are based on the advanced third-generation AES- 92 model, which prioritizes safety and efficiency.Under a 2008 agreement between India and Russia plans are underway to con- struct four more units, further expanding the plant’s capacity.398
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