Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET Nov 2017 Political Science
Which of the following has emphasis in India's nuclear deterrent?
ALarge numbers and deterrent force
BNuclear parity and capability to retaliate
CSmall numbers and capability to deter ✓ Correct
DDeterrent force and nuclear parity
Correct answer: (C) Small numbers and capability to deter — India stresses small numbers and the capability to deter, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★India stresses small numbers and the capability to deter, so that is the answer.
★India's doctrine is built on credible minimum deterrence, not on a large arsenal.
★It keeps only as many weapons as are needed to dissuade a nuclear aggressor.
★This is paired with a No First Use pledge and an assured second-strike capability.
★It deliberately rejects nuclear parity or an arms race with larger powers.
★This contrasts with mutually assured destruction, which relies on massive stockpiles.
★The aim is enough retaliatory power to inflict unacceptable damage, no more.
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