Correct option is D
Correct Answer:D. Rajasthan
Explanation:
Pokhran, the site of India's first nuclear explosion, is located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The first successful nuclear test, codenamed "Smiling Buddha", was conducted on 18 May 1974 at the Pokhran Test Range by the Indian Army under the supervision of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
This marked India’s entry into the group of nuclear-capable nations.
Information Booster:
Pokhran-I (1974): India’s first nuclear test under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Pokhran-II (1998): Series of five nuclear tests conducted under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Tests were conducted in desert terrain to ensure safety and secrecy.
India's nuclear program is guided by the doctrine of credible minimum deterrence.
The site is operated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BARC.
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