SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 31

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 14 Oct 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

 What was the codename given to atomic bomb that exploded in Hiroshima during World War II?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2  i.e. Little Boy

The atomic bomb that exploded in Hiroshima during World War II was given the codename "Little Boy." It was a uranium gun-type fission weapon, and it was dropped from the B-29 bomber "Enola Gay" on August 6, 1945. This devastating event marked the first use of an atomic bomb in warfare, causing immense destruction and loss of life, and playing a crucial role in bringing World War II to an end.