Question
Name the country that does NOT possess nuclear weapons.
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Japan
Nuclear Weapons Possession Status
This question requires identifying which country listed does not possess nuclear weapons. We need to examine the nuclear status of each option provided.
Nuclear Powers Analysis
- Russia: Possesses a large arsenal of nuclear weapons and is recognized as a nuclear-weapon state under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- France: Possesses nuclear weapons and is also recognized as a nuclear-weapon state under the NPT.
- China: Possesses nuclear weapons and is recognized as a nuclear-weapon state under the NPT.
- Japan: Japan does not possess nuclear weapons. While it has the technological capability, it adheres to its post-war constitution renouncing offensive warfare and is committed to the principles of nuclear non-proliferation. Japan relies on the United States' nuclear umbrella for deterrence.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis, Japan is the country among the options that does NOT possess nuclear weapons.
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