When India conducted its first nuclear test, it was termed as -
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → ‘Peaceful explosion’
India’s first nuclear test (1974) was termed a peaceful explosion, as India said it would use nuclear power only for peaceful purposes.
NCERT (2025-26): “India’s nuclear policy … India always considered the NPT as discriminatory and had refused to sign it. When India conducted its first nuclear test, it was termed as peaceful explosion. India argued that it was committed to the policy of using nuclear power only for peaceful purposes.” |