India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — It can build fusion reactors for power generation
ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is a collaborative project to demonstrate nuclear fusion as a viable energy source by merging hydrogen isotopes at extremely high temperatures.
India's participation provides access to fusion technology, research expertise, and engineering know-how needed to eventually build its own fusion reactors for clean, abundant power generation.
Why other options are incorrect:
• Option 1: Thorium utilization relates to advanced fission reactors, not fusion technology
• Option 2: Satellite navigation involves space technology (NAVIC/IRNSS), unrelated to ITER
• Option 3: ITER focuses on fusion, not improving existing fission reactor efficiency
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