What is Khan's significance in the 1971 war between Pakistan and India?
Led Pakistani army
Served as field medic
Developed nuclear weapons program
Did not participate
Answer
A.Q. Khan was the chief scientist in Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, which was developed in secret during the 1971 war between Pakistan and India. The program was a major factor in the war, as it gave Pakistan the ability to deter India from attacking it. Khan was also responsible for the development of Pakistan's first nuclear weapon, which was tested in 1998.
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