GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which lunar resource is valuable for nuclear fusion research?

  1. Water Ice
  2. Helium-3
  3. Rare Earth Elements
  4. Titanium

Answer: Helium-3

Helium-3, deposited by solar wind on lunar surface, is a potential fuel for aneutronic fusion reactors producing minimal radioactive waste. Extraction remains technologically challenging but scientifically valuable.

Topic Lunar Economy
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC