Question

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the NWS under the treaty?

• A. NWS may not transfer nuclear weapons to NNWS
• B. NWS may not assist or encourage any NNWS to acquire or manufacture nuclear weapons
• C. NWS must pursue negotiations on nuclear disarmament, and general and complete disarmament
• D. NWS must prevent NNWS from acquiring or building nuclear power reactors on their own territory.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

NWS must prevent NNWS from acquiring or building nuclear power reactors on their own territory.

The Non - Proliferation Treaty is a landmark international treaty with the objective of preventing the spread of Nuclear weapons, reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons and the peaceful use of nuclear technology. It was signed in 1968 and came into force on 1970. It recognizes Nuclear Weapons States and the Non-Nuclear Weapon States. It was initially made for 25 years but was extended to an indefinite period in 1995. The Nuclear Weapon States agree not to transfer nuclear weapon and not to assist, encourage, or induce a non-nuclear weapon state in acquiring a nuclear weapon.