Question

Why Greenpeace oppose the use of nuclear power?

(a) Because nuclear power increase the environment rapidly

(b) Because nuclear power plant abolishes the disasters

(c) Because there is no disadvantages in nuclear power

(d) Because it releases harmful radiations

I got this question in a national level competition.

Asked question is from Role of NGOs topic in section India’s Efforts for Environmental Protection of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) Because it releases harmful radiations

The explanation: Greenpeace are against the use of nuclear power as its use has never been peaceful. Radiation released into the environment through the nuclear tests has led to the contamination of soil, air, rivers, and oceans, causing cancer and other diseases in people.