Consider the following statements:

I. The Atomic Energy Commission was set up under the Chairmanship of Homi J. Bhaba to formulate a policy for all atomic energy activities in the country.

II. In 1956 india's first nuclear reactor in Trombay near Bombay began to function.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

TNPSC Group 4 Official Paper 2012 (Held on: 07 Jul 2012)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Both I & II.

Key Points

The Atomic Energy Commission was indeed established under the chairmanship of Homi J. Bhabha. This commission was tasked with formulating policies for all atomic energy activities in India, marking the country's foray into the domain of nuclear energy.
The statement regarding India's first nuclear reactor becoming operational in 1956 in Trombay, near Bombay (now Mumbai), is accurate. This was a significant milestone in India's atomic energy program.
The establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission and the operational start of India's first nuclear reactor highlight India's early commitment to exploring and utilizing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.