Statement A is correct: India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 at Pokhran, Rajasthan. The Ministry of External Affairs officially characterized this test as a Peaceful Nuclear Explosion (PNE), emphasizing its non-military intent at the time. Statement B is correct: The code name given to this first nuclear test (Pokhran-I) was 'Smiling Buddha'.
Identify the correct statement(s) among the following :
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Answer: C. Both A and B
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