39th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 1994

In using nuclear power for peaceful purposes, India is far ahead of which country?

aChina
bPakistan✓ Correct
cFrance
dEngland

Explanation

Pakistan, which conducted nuclear tests following India's nuclear tests. However, Pakistan’s nuclear program is focused on developing nuclear weapons, whereas the main objective of India’s nuclear program is its peaceful use through nuclear power generation. India passed the Atomic Energy Act in 1948 and clearly declared that nuclear research would be used for peaceful progress. In terms of nuclear power generation and other nuclear applications that improve human life (such as medical uses, food preservation, etc.), India is far ahead of Pakistan.

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