Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I	List-II
(A) Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty	(I) 1968
(B) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty	(II) 1974
(C) Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty	(III) 1972
(D) India first tested a nuclear device	(IV) 1992

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Hint:

Understanding major treaties and agreements is important for recognizing global security dynamics and India’s strategic position.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty (A)
The Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1972 as part of efforts to limit missile defense systems, making the correct match (A) - (III).
Step 2: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (B)
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was opened for signature in 1968 and is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy, thus the match is (B) - (I).
Step 3: Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty (C)
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) was adopted in 1992 and focuses on eliminating chemical weapons. Hence, the correct match is (C) - (IV).
Step 4: India’s First Nuclear Test (D)
India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 under the code name "Smiling Buddha," making the correct match (D) - (II).
Step 5: Final Answer
Thus, the correct answer is (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II).