Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

In which of the following year did India conduct its second nuclear test?

Options:

1974

1990

1998

2000

Correct Answer:

1998

Explanation:

India conducted its first Nuclear test in May 1974 which was called 'Smiling Buddha'. In May 1998 India conducted Nuclear tests called "Pokhran-II", a series of 5 Nuclear Bomb tests in the Pokhran region of Rajasthan, thus becoming a nuclear power state. This demonstrated India's capacity to use nuclear energy for military purposes.