Question

14. India is opposed to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) because

• A. a) It is discriminatory against the non-nuclear powers
• B. b) It forbids India to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
• C. c) It aims at making South Asia a nuclear free zone
• D. d) It allows Pakistan to develop its own nuclear capability

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) It is discriminatory against the non-nuclear powers

Ans 14. A

Explanation: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament