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Read the passage given below and Answer the questions that follow: 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 price 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 does the period, when the nuclear test was conducted in India, considered to be a difficult period in domestic politics? (iii) Which international event of 1970s was responsible for high inflation in India?

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(i) India conducted its first nuclear test on 18 May 1974. India was committed to the policy of using nuclear power only for peaceful purposes. 

(ii) Following the Arab-Israel war of 1973, there was massive hike in the oil prices by the Arab countries. There was economic and political turmoil in India. Many agitations were on in the country. There was also a nationwide railway strike. 

(iii) The Arab-Israel war of 1973 created the oil shock throughout the whole world. The oil prices went through the roof, and thus, this situations was responsible for high inflation in India.



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