What action did Khan take regarding the atomic bomb program after the war with India in 1971?
He dismissed the program
He ramped up efforts to develop the program
He defected to India
He did nothing
Answer
After the 1971 war with India, Khan ramped up efforts to develop Pakistan's atomic bomb program. Khan believed that Pakistan needed to have an atomic bomb to deter India from attacking again. He also believed that Pakistan should have an atomic bomb to be a respected member of the international community.
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