In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
  1. Some use uranium and others use thorium
  2. Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
  3. Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
  4. Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned

Solution

Under the Indo-US nuclear deal (2008), India placed reactors using imported uranium under IAEA safeguards while keeping indigenous/military reactors out of safeguards. Answer: (b).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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