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TGPSC Group-I 2024 · Question 43 of 144

Identify the correct statement(s) among the following : A. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs described the first Pokhran test as a peaceful nuclear explosion. B. This nuclear test was code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’. Choose the correct answer :

History

  1. AA only
  2. BB only
  3. CBoth A and BCorrect
  4. DNeither A nor B

Answer: C. Both A and B

Explanation

The 1974 Pokhran test was described by India as a 'peaceful nuclear explosion' and was code-named 'Smiling Buddha' — both A and B true.

Source: TGPSC Group-I Preliminary Test 2024 official question paper booklet (held 9 Jun 2024, TEST 224) with Preliminary Key (MASTER), via Adda247

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