Which country detonated its first nuclear device underground?
Correct answer: A. North Korea
- A. North Korea
- B. China
- C. USA
- D. USSR
Explanation
North Korea’s first nuclear test, conducted in 2006, was an underground detonation. Its test site was at Punggye-ri, unlike the famous US Trinity test, which was conducted above ground.
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