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Which of the following statement is correct about India's nuclear policy? |
The first nuclear explosion undertaken by India was in May 1975. In the 1940s, India wanted to generate atomic energy for military purposes. In 1998, India conducted nuclear tests to demonstrate the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. India believes in the nuclear doctrine of credible maximum nuclear proliferation. |
In 1998, India conducted nuclear tests to demonstrate the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. |
The correct answer is Option (3) → In 1998, India conducted nuclear tests to demonstrate the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. 1998 tests (Pokhran-II) → India conducted a series of nuclear tests in May 1998, openly demonstrating military capability and declaring itself a nuclear weapons state. Other Options: First nuclear explosion → India’s first nuclear test was in May 1974 at Pokhran, not 1975. It was described as a “peaceful nuclear explosion.” 1940s policy → Under Homi J. Bhabha and Nehru, India’s nuclear policy in the 1940s and 1950s emphasized peaceful uses of atomic energy, not military purposes. Doctrine → India follows the doctrine of “credible minimum deterrence”, not “credible maximum proliferation.” |
