To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thoriumas the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thoriumhold over uranium?1. Thoriumis far more abundant in nature than uranium.2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thoriumcan generate more energy compared to natural uranium.3. Thoriumproduces less harmful waste compared to uranium.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India shoul

1.	To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thoriumas the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thoriumhold over uranium?1. Thoriumis far more abundant in nature than uranium.2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thoriumcan generate more energy compared to natural uranium.3. Thoriumproduces less harmful waste compared to uranium.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.