India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear…

It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
It can attain a global role in satellite-navigation
It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
It can build fusion reactors for power generation

Answer

(a) ITER is a fusion experiment, not about using thorium in place of uranium in existing reactors. Thorium relates to India’s fission programme. Verdict: Incorrect.
(b) ITER has no connection with satellite-navigation systems like GPS/NavIC. Verdict: Incorrect.
(c) Fusion research does not immediately improve the efficiency of fission reactors; they are different technologies. Verdict: Incorrect.
(d) If ITER succeeds, the key advantage is that member countries, including India, gain technology and experience needed to eventually build fusion reactors for power generation. Verdict: Correct.