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Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:

When India conducted its first nuclear test, it was termed as peaceful explosion. India argued that it was committed to the policy of using nuclear power only for peaceful purposes. The period when the nuclear test was conducted was a difficult period in domestic politics. Following the Arab-Israel War of 1973, the entire world was affected by the Oil Shock due to the massive hike in the oil prices by the Arab nations. It led to economic turmoil in India resulting in high inflation.

(i) When did India conduct its first nuclear test and Why?

(ii) Why was the period, when the nuclear test was conducted in India, considered to be difficult period in domestic politics?

(iii) Which international event of 1970s was responsible for high inflation in India?

Answer:

(i) In May 1974 at Pokhran (Rajasthan). To use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

(ii) Prices were rising due to Arab - Israel war. There was a hike in oil prices. So, India was facing difficulties on the economic front.

(iii) The Arab Israel war of 1973 created the oil shock throughout the whole world