Who was the Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission at the time of India's First nuclear Test at Pokhran in 1974?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Homi Sethna.
· Homi Sethna was the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India during the time of India's first nuclear test, code-named "Smiling Buddha," which was conducted on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran.
· Under his leadership, India successfully detonated its first nuclear device, marking a significant milestone in India's nuclear program.
· Sethna played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the test, working closely with key scientists and engineers.
Information Booster:
· APJ Abdul Kalam: Played a significant role in India's later nuclear tests (Operation Shakti) in 1998, but was not the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1974.
· Rajagopala Chidambaram: Was involved in the 1998 nuclear tests and later became the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, but not during the 1974 test.
· Raja Ramanna: A key figure in India's nuclear program and played a significant role in the 1974 nuclear test, but he was the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) at that time, not the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.