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Treaty Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Asked 2 times in CSE over 3 years (2015–2018), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2018)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2018
What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group' ?
- It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies
- It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)"
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE2015
Consider the following countries
- China
- France
- India
- Israel
- Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
- C 2, 4 and 5 only
- D 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
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