How nuclear or atomic energy is obtained ? Mention the nuclear power stations and the states where they are located.
(1) Nuclear or atomic energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of heat and this is used to generate electric power. It is produced by using uranium and thorium. These are available in Jharkhand and the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan. Monazite sands of Kerala contain uranium. India has vast deposits of thorium which is about 50 per cent of world’s deposits. (2) Six nuclear power stations are located in the states as mentioned below : Naraura – Uttar Pradesh Rawat Bhata – Rajasthan Kakrapara – Gujarat Tarapur – Maharashtra Kaiga – Karnataka Kalpakkam — Tamil Nadu.
