On 18th May 1974, India exploded its first... - MrProfessor

Practice this MCQ: On 18th May 1974, India exploded its first nuclear device under the code name of:. Check correct answer and detailed explanation on ...

Explanation

Operation Smiling Buddha was the codename for India's first successful nuclear test, conducted on 18 May 1974 at Pokhran. The other options refer to different military operations: Operation Blue Star (1984), Operation Vijay (1999 Kargil War), and Operation Shakti (1998 nuclear tests).