Q. Consider the following: Pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) Fast breeder reactor (FBR) Advanced Heavy Water Reactor(AHWR) The above three represent the stages of India’s three stage Nuclear Power programme as follows respectively?
Answer: Stage I, Stage II, Stage III
Notes: India’s three stage nuclear power programme was formulated in 1950s by Dr. Homi Bhabha to secure the country’s long term energy independence, via use of uranium and thorium reserves found in the monazite sands of coastal regions of South India. The ultimate focus is on Thorium Fuel Cycle. The three stages are as follows:

1. Pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR)
2. Fast breeder reactor (FBR)
3. Advanced Heavy Water Reactor(AHWR)

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