Indian nuclear power: Which atomic power station in India was built completely indigenously (design and construction)? Identify the first fully indigenous PHWR-based station. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Kalpakkam – Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS)
Explanation
Context
- Tarapur (TAPS) used imported BWR technology.
- Rajasthan RAPS-1/2 began with Canadian assistance (CANDU line).
- Kalpakkam (MAPS) was India’s first completely indigenous PHWR project in design and execution.
- Narora is also indigenous PHWR, but MAPS is recognized as the first fully indigenous station.
Final AnswerKalpakkam – MAPS.