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The Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) signed in 1963 banned nuclear weapon tests:
Question

The Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) signed in 1963 banned nuclear weapon tests:

A.

Only in the atmosphere and outer space

B.

Only in the outer space and underground

C.

Only in the outer space and under water

D.

Only in the atmosphere, outer space and under water

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only in the atmosphere, outer space and under water
Explanation:
● The LTBT (Limited Test Ban Treaty) was signed by the US, UK, and USSR in Moscow in 1963.
● It prohibited nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water.
Information Booster:
● The treaty did NOT ban underground nuclear tests, as long as radioactive debris did not cross national borders.
● This was a major step toward arms control during the Cold War.
Additional Knowledge:
● The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) later aimed to ban all nuclear explosions, including underground ones.

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