The correct answer is B. 1956.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is a government department of India that is responsible for the country’s atomic energy program. It was established on 10 August 1956 by the Atomic Energy Act, 1948. The DAE is headed by the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy. The current Secretary is Dr. K. N. Vyas.
The DAE’s main objectives are to:
- Develop and harness atomic energy for peaceful purposes;
- Ensure the safety and security of nuclear installations;
- Promote the use of nuclear energy in the country’s development;
- Conduct research in the field of atomic energy;
- Train personnel in the field of atomic energy;
- Disseminate information on atomic energy.
The DAE has a number of research and development laboratories, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), and the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC). It also has a number of nuclear power plants, including the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS), and the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS).
The DAE is a key player in India’s nuclear energy program. It has played a major role in the development of the country’s nuclear power plants, and it is also responsible for the country’s nuclear weapons program. The DAE is a well-respected organization, and it has made significant contributions to the development of India’s atomic energy program.
Option A is incorrect because the Department of Atomic Energy was established in 1956, not 1950.
Option C is incorrect because the Department of Atomic Energy was established in 1956, not 1964.
Option D is incorrect because the Department of Atomic Energy was established in 1956, not 1970.