To meet its rapidly growing energy demand some opine that India should pursue research and developme...........

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To meet its rapidly growing energy demand some opine that India should pursue research and development of thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context what advantages does thorium hold over uranium?

1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than Uranium.

2. On basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.

3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 ,2 and 3

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Explanation:

All statements are correct and Thorium is far more abundant in nature than Uranium.On basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.