Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) People Development & Environment Natural and Energy Resources Nuclear Energy
Consider the following statements regarding the environmental impact of nuclear energy:
1. Uranium used to produce nuclear energy has to be mined and is known for releasing arsenic and radon.
2. Nuclear power plants cause ‘thermal pollution’ by releasing hot water which significantly changes the chemistry of the ocean or lake it is discharged into.
3. Nuclear power plants require less water than what is used for coal processing.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?1
1 only
2
3 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1 and 2 only