what was the code name of india's first nuclear test?
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laughing buddha
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smiling buddha
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when buddha smiles
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buddha's smile
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Operation Smiling Buddha was the code name for India's first successful nuclear test conducted at Pokhran on 18 May 1974. The name was chosen because the test coincided with Buddha Purnima. The other options are similar-sounding but incorrect variations.