UPSC Prelims GS - 2023

Question 21
MEDIUMCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.
Statement-II:Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    a
    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    b
    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    c
    Statement-I is correct but statement-II is incorrect
    d
    Statement -I is incorrect but Statement -II is correct

Section-1

(+ 2 , -0.66 )