Question

Indo–U.S. nuclear deal was opposed in Parliament mainly because

• A. all Indian nuclear reactors would fall under American supervision
• B. nuclear energy sector will be dominated by American corporations
• C. nuclear relations between India and the U.S.A. will be governed by the Hyde Act
• D. the USA will dictate Indian policies

Hint:

For the 2005–08 nuclear debate, the keyword is \textbf{Hyde Act} and concerns about \textbf{external conditionalities}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Core objection: Critics argued that the U.S. {Hyde Act} (a domestic law linked to the 123 Agreement) could constrain India’s strategic choices (tests, fuel supply assurances), effectively placing the relationship under the ambit of that Act. Hence (c) captures the key parliamentary reservation more precisely than the broad political claims in (a), (b), (d).