India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement Quiz

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India is the largest democracy, and the United States is the world's first democracy. Play this informative quiz on the India-United States Civil Nuclear Agreement to see how much you know about it. Do you know when the United States signed the deal? What are certain obligations of both nations under the deal? Get answers to all this and much more in this quiz. If you find this quiz informative, share it with your friends. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    India US Civil Nuclear Deal, also called

    • A.

      142 agreement

    • B.

      123 agreement

    • C.

      156 agreement

    • D.

      111 agreement

    Correct Answer
    B. 123 agreement
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the 123 agreement. The 123 agreement refers to the India US Civil Nuclear Deal, which was signed in 2008. This agreement allows for civilian nuclear trade between the two countries, and it is named after the section of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 that requires such agreements. The 123 agreement has been significant in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and the United States and has opened up opportunities for cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.

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  • 2. 

    India is part of the Non Proliferation Treaty.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    India is not part of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The NPT is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting disarmament. While most countries, including major nuclear powers, are party to the treaty, India is not. India has chosen not to sign the NPT because it believes that the treaty is discriminatory and undermines its national security interests. Instead, India maintains a policy of nuclear deterrence and has developed its own nuclear weapons program.

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  • 3. 

    One of India's obligations under the deal is to continue a moratorium on further nuclear testing.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. India has indeed made a commitment to maintain a moratorium on further nuclear testing as part of a deal. This means that India has agreed to refrain from conducting any more nuclear tests in the future. This commitment is an important aspect of the deal and reflects India's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament efforts.

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  • 4. 

    Who was the President of the United States when the agreement was signed?

    • A.

      Barak Obama

    • B.

      George W. Bush

    • C.

      Bill Clinton

    • D.

      Donald Trump

    Correct Answer
    B. George W. Bush
    Explanation
    The agreement being referred to in the question is not specified, so it is difficult to provide a specific explanation. However, assuming there is a specific agreement in context, the explanation could be that George W. Bush was the President of the United States when that agreement was signed.

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  • 5. 

    When did the U.S congress ratify the deal?

    • A.

      November 1, 2008

    • B.

      October 1, 2008

    • C.

      September 1, 2008

    • D.

      July 1, 2008

    Correct Answer
    B. October 1, 2008
    Explanation
    The U.S. Congress ratified the deal on October 1, 2008.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the Prime Minister of India when the deal was signed?

    • A.

      Narendra Modi

    • B.

      Manmohan Singh

    • C.

      Atal Bihari Vajpayee

    • D.

      Rajiv Gandhi

    Correct Answer
    B. Manmohan Singh
    Explanation
    Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister of India when the deal was signed. This can be inferred from the fact that the other options, Narendra Modi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Rajiv Gandhi, were not the Prime Ministers during the time when the deal was signed.

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  • 7. 

    Under the deal, India agrees to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog group, access to its civilian nuclear program.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true because it states that India has agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) access to its civilian nuclear program. This means that India is willing to cooperate with the international community and allow inspections to ensure the peaceful use of its nuclear technology.

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  • 8. 

    The agreement also made India part of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. The agreement did not make India part of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. The Nuclear Suppliers Group is a multinational body that aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by controlling the export of materials, equipment, and technology that can be used for nuclear weapons purposes. India is not a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, although it has expressed interest in joining in the past.

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  • 9. 

    Who participate in the 2+2 meeting from the United States side?

    • A.

      Defence Secretary and Secretary of the State

    • B.

      Commerce secretary and Secretary of State

    • C.

      Secretary of State and Secretary of Energy

    • D.

      Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Defence

    Correct Answer
    A. Defence Secretary and Secretary of the State
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Defence Secretary and Secretary of the State. In a 2+2 meeting, which is a high-level dialogue between the United States and another country, the Defence Secretary and Secretary of State from the United States side participate. These two officials are responsible for discussing and coordinating matters related to defense and foreign policy with the counterpart officials from the other country.

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  • 10. 

    India successfully conducted three nuclear bomb test explosions at the testing site in Pokhran on

    • A.

      March 14, 1998

    • B.

      May 4, 1998

    • C.

      May 11, 1998

    • D.

      July 4, 1998

    Correct Answer
    C. May 11, 1998
    Explanation
    India successfully conducted three nuclear bomb test explosions at the testing site in Pokhran on May 11, 1998.

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