Consider the following statements.1. A significant component of his i...
Nehru had always put his faith in science and technology for rapidly building a modern India. A significant component of his industrialisation plans was the nuclear programme initiated in the late 1940s under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha. India wanted to generate atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Nehru was against nuclear weapons. So he pleaded with the superpowers for comprehensive nuclear disarmament. However, the nuclear arsenal kept rising.
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Consider the following statements.1. A significant component of his i...
The correct answer is option 'D' - All of the above. Let's analyze each statement to understand why it is incorrect:
1. A significant component of his industrialization plans was the nuclear program initiated in the late 1940s under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha.
This statement is correct. Homi J. Bhabha played a crucial role in the establishment of India's nuclear program. His vision and efforts laid the foundation for India's nuclear energy and atomic research.
2. India wanted to generate atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
This statement is correct. India's nuclear program was primarily aimed at generating atomic energy for peaceful purposes such as electricity generation, agriculture, and medicine. India has consistently advocated for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and has not shown any intentions of using it for military purposes.
3. So, he pleaded with the superpowers for comprehensive nuclear disarmament.
This statement is incorrect. While India has always been a proponent of nuclear disarmament and has called for global efforts towards it, there is no specific mention of Homi J. Bhabha pleading with superpowers for comprehensive nuclear disarmament. His focus was more on developing India's own nuclear program rather than disarmament negotiations.
In conclusion, statement 1 and 2 are correct, but statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, the correct answer is option 'D' - All of the above.
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