Asked in a 1969 paper

China exploded its first nuclear bomb on:

Correct answer: A. 16 October 1964

  • A. 16 October 1964
  • B. 16 March 1964
  • C. 16 March 1969
  • D. 17 April 1966

Explanation

China became the fifth nuclear-armed state when it detonated its first atomic device at Lop Nur on 16 October 1964. Its test demonstrated China’s entry into the nuclear weapons club.

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