Asked in a 1949 paperModerate

Which country exploded its first atom bomb on 29th August, 1949?

Correct answer: A. Soviet Union

  • A. Soviet Union
  • B. China
  • C. France
  • D. Germany

Explanation

The Soviet Union conducted its first nuclear test, code-named RDS-1, on 29 August 1949. This ended the United States' initial monopoly over atomic weapons.

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