Question
In which state is Pokhran, the site of India's first nuclear explosion, located?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Rajasthan
Pokhran Location Significance
Pokhran is a town renowned for being the site of India's nuclear tests. Identifying its geographical location is key to understanding this historical event.
Identifying Pokhran's State
The question asks for the Indian state where Pokhran is situated. This involves recalling or referencing geographical knowledge about significant Indian landmarks.
- Pokhran is located in the Thar Desert.
- This region is part of the state of Rajasthan.
- India conducted its first nuclear explosion test at Pokhran in 1974, codenamed Smiling Buddha.
- Further tests were conducted in 1998.
Therefore, Pokhran is located in Rajasthan.
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