Multiple choice

Nuclear explosive devices were tested in India at _____.

  1. Sriharikota

  2. Bangalore

  3. Pokharan

  4. Kanchipuram

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pokharan (Pokhran) in Rajasthan is where India conducted its first nuclear explosive device tests in 1974 (Operation Smiling Buddha) and again in 1998 (Operation Shakti). Sriharikota is the satellite launch centre, Bangalore has ISRO headquarters, and Kanchipuram is a temple city.