Gujarat’s first nuclear power plant is located in:

Kakrapar
Tarapur
Mundra
Surat

The correct answer is: a) Kakrapar.

Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is an Indian nuclear power plant located in Kakrapar, Gujarat. It is the first nuclear power plant in Gujarat and the second in India. The plant is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

The plant has two units, each with a capacity of 220 MWe. The first unit was commissioned in 1972 and the second unit was commissioned in 1985. The plant is fueled with natural uranium and uses pressurized heavy water reactors.

The plant has a significant impact on the economy of Gujarat. It provides employment to over 2,000 people and generates electricity that is used to power industries and homes in Gujarat.

The plant has also been praised for its safety record. It has never had a major accident and has been operating safely for over 40 years.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Tarapur, Maharashtra.
  • Mundra Nuclear Power Plant is located in Mundra, Gujarat.
  • Surat is a city in Gujarat.
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