Which of the following statements are true of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement which came into…
The agreement is known as the 123 Agreement, and the Nuclear Suppliers Group granted India an exemption enabling civilian nuclear trade. Civilian nuclear facilities…
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Which of the following statements are true of the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement which came into operation in 2008 ?
a. This deal is also called the 123 Agreement.
b. India was exempted from placing any of its civil nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
c. The Nuclear Suppliers Group granted an exemption to India.
d. India was required to sign the Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) before this agreement.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The agreement is known as the 123 Agreement, and the Nuclear Suppliers Group granted India an exemption enabling civilian nuclear trade. Civilian nuclear facilities participating in this cooperation were subject to IAEA safeguards, while India was not required to join the NPT.
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