Daily Quiz-297
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Q1. What is the main strategic reason cited by the U.S. for resuming nuclear testing in 2025?
A. To intimidate North Korea
B. To verify the reliability of aging warheads
C. To produce nuclear energy
D. To simulate climate engineering
Q2. The revocation of Russia’s CTBT ratification in 2023 was primarily to:
A. Align its legal position with the US
B. Prepare for nuclear disarmament
C. Enforce stricter verification
D. Allow civilian nuclear energy exports
Q3. Which statement best reflects India’s nuclear doctrine (2003)?
A. Massive retaliatory strike against nuclear attack
B. First strike on adversary’s nuclear facilities
C. Tactical nuclear use for battlefield advantage
D. Ambiguous posture like Israel
Q4. Which of the following correctly matches nuclear treaties and their focus?
Treaty | Focus |
NPT | Prevent spread of nuclear weapons |
CTBT | Ban nuclear testing |
START | Reduce strategic offensive arms |
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q5. The biggest ethical concern around nuclear testing is:
A. Economic cost
B. National pride
C. Human and environmental fallout from radiation
D. Lack of secrecy
Answers Quiz- 296 (December 1)
1. D
Explanation: All witnessed radiation contamination and long-term health/environmental damage.
2. B
Explanation: Subcritical tests study plutonium behavior under pressure without triggering nuclear detonation.
3. A
Explanation: India (May 1998) and Pakistan (later that month) both conducted tests, altering South Asian security balance.
4. A
Explanation: CTBT was adopted by the UNGA in September 1996 after negotiations in the Conference on Disarmament.
5. B
Explanation: The CTBTO can authorize on-site inspections upon approval by member states to verify suspected violations.
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