43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
When was the Pokhran test conducted?
a11th June, 1998
b9th June, 1996
c11th May, 1998✓ Correct
d29th May, 1998)
Explanation
Under Pokhran II, India conducted five nuclear tests at the Pokhran test site in Rajasthan under Operation Shakti; the first three tests were conducted on 11 May 1998 and the last two tests were conducted on 13 May 1998.
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