With reference to the Small Modular Reactors consider the following statements SMRs are advanced nuc...........

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With reference to the Small Modular Reactors, consider the following statements

SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit.
SMR, with up to 300 MW capacity by nature are flexible in design and require smaller footprint.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

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Explanation:

Union Minister of State of the Ministry of Science & Technology recently said, India is taking steps for development of Small Modular Reactors (SMR), with up to 300 MW capacity to fulfill its commitment to Clean Energy transition.
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors. SMRs, which can produce a large amount of low-carbon electricity, are:
Small – physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor.
Modular – making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and transported as a unit to a location for installation.
Reactors – harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat to produce energy.

Advantages of SMRs

SMR, with up to 300 MW capacity by nature are flexible in design and require smaller footprint. Given their smaller footprint, SMRs can be sited on locations not suitable for larger nuclear power plants.

Hence both statements are correct.