Question

Choose the correct statement about India’s nuclear policy from the statements given below:

पर्याय

• India’s nuclear programme was started in 1952 under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha.

• India was in support of the NPT.

• Now India has made it clear that the policy of ‘no first use’ can be reviewed.

• Nehru was not against nuclear weapons.

Answer 1

Now India has made it clear that the policy of ‘no first use’ can be reviewed.

Explanation:

India’s nuclear programme began officially in 1948 under the leadership of Homi J. Bhabha, not in 1952. India has consistently opposed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), considering it unfair and discriminatory in nature. Jawaharlal Nehru strongly opposed the use of nuclear weapons and supported the idea of worldwide nuclear disarmament. According to India’s current nuclear policy stance, although the country has traditionally adhered to a “no first use” (NFU) doctrine, there is an indication that this policy may be reviewed if circumstances demand.