2009 · Q40
Consider the following statements about Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT):
- 1The treaty comes into force only if and when all nuclear capable countries sign it.
- 2Iraq and India have not signed the treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Only statement 2 is correct; the CTBT's entry into force requires ratification by the 44 Annex-2 states, and neither Iraq nor India had signed it.