Question
What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the `Nuclear Suppliers Group'?
1. It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies.
2. 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
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. By becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a country gains access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies. The NSG is a multinational body that aims to control the export of nuclear materials, equipment, and technologies to ensure non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Membership in the NSG provides a country with opportunities for cooperation and collaboration in the field of nuclear technology.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Membership in the NSG does not automatically grant a country membership in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The NPT is a separate international treaty that focuses on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting disarmament, and facilitating the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making option (a) the correct answer.