Microtheme: Nuclear Energy Policy —
2 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2009] Under the administration of which- one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ?
   • (a) Prime Minister's Office
   • (b) Cabinet Secretariat
   • (c) Ministry of Power
   • (d) Ministry of Science and Technology
   Correct Answer: (A) Prime Minister's Office
2. [2001] Consider the following organisations :
   I. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration
   II. Heavy Water Board
   III. Indian Rare Earths Limited
   IV. Uranium Corporation of India
   Which of these is/are under the Department of Atomic Energy ?
   • (a) I only
   • (b) I and IV
   • (c) II, III and IV
   • (d) I, II, III and IV
   Correct Answer: (D) I, II, III and IV