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Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Jaitapur, which is . situated in Rajapur Tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra ? 1. It was one of the important ports in ancient and early medieval times 2. It is a proposed nuclear power plant site being constructed with the collaboration of France Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Jaitapur, located in the Rajapur Tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, holds both historical and modern significance. Historically, Jaitapur was a prominent port on the Konkan coast during ancient and early medieval times, serving as a vital trade link for the Deccan hinterland. In the modern context, it is the site of the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) [1]. This project is being developed through a civil nuclear cooperation agreement between India and France, specifically involving the French state-owned utility Électricité de France (EDF) and formerly Areva [3]. The plan includes the construction of six European Pressurized Reactors (EPRs), each with a capacity of 1,650 MW, making it potentially the world's largest nuclear power facility. Despite its strategic importance for energy security, the project has faced significant local opposition due to environmental and safety concerns.

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  1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > Table 9.13 Nuclear Power Plants in India > p. 25
  2. [3] https://www.npcil.nic.in/content/425_1_JaitapurNuclearPowerProject.aspx
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