India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
- AIt can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
- BIt can attain a global role in satellite navigation
- CIt can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
- DIt can build fusion reactors for power generationCorrect
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