India wanted to generate atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Under the guidance of which scientist the nuclear programme in India was initiated?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Homi Jahangir Bhabha
India’s nuclear programme was initiated in the late 1940s under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha, as a part of Nehru’s industrialisation plans; India wanted to generate atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
NCERT (2026-27): “India’s nuclear policy … Nehru had always put his faith in science and technology for rapidly building a modern India. A significant component of his industrialisation plans was the nuclear programme initiated in the late 1940s under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha. India wanted to generate atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Nehru was against nuclear weapons.…” |