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 ?
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Answer: A. Statement 1 is correct in the sense intended: NSG members trade nuclear material and technology among themselves, so membership eases access to advanced nuclear technology. Statement 2 is wrong: NSG membership does not make a country a party to the NPT; NPT is a separate treaty that must be signed on its own. So only 1.
Watch for: Students confuse NSG with NPT because NPT status is often discussed in India's NSG bid.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because joining the NSG does not automatically make a country an NPT member.
- C. Wrong because NPT membership is not a consequence of NSG membership.
- D. Wrong because better access to nuclear technology is a recognised benefit of membership.
Source to check: Nuclear Suppliers Group official website (nuclearsuppliersgroup.org), 'About the NSG' and Guidelines
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