10B) Nuclear Weapons and Treaties (Prelims PYQs)

9B) Nuclear Weapons and Treaties (Prelims PYQs)

1] In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA safeguards” while others are not? [2020]

a) Some use uranium and others use thorium
b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies
c) Some are operated by foreign enterprises and others are operated by domestic enterprises
d) Some are State-owned and others are privately-owned

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Ans: b) Some use imported uranium and others use domestic supplies

2] Which is /are the consequence / consequences of becoming a member of the ‘Nuclear supplier Group’? [2018]
1. It will have access to the latest and most effective nuclear technologies.
2. It automatically becomes a member of “ The Treaty of non- proliferation of Nuclear weapons(NPT)”
Which of the statements given below is/ are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Ans: a) 1 only

3] Consider the following statements: [2017]
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Ans: d) Neither 1 nor 2

4] Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries? [2019]

a) Japan
b) Russia
c) The United Kingdom
d) The United States of America

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Ans: b) Russia

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