Which of the following is NOT an aim of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

• A. Prevent spread of nuclear weapons
• B. Promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy
• C. Achieve nuclear disarmament
• D. Prohibit chemical weapons

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is understanding what the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty actually covers. The NPT centers on nuclear issues: preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and pursuing nuclear disarmament. It does not address chemical weapons, which are covered by separate instruments like the Chemical Weapons Convention. So the statement about prohibiting chemical weapons falls outside the treaty’s scope, making it not an aim of the NPT. The other options align with its three main aims: stopping proliferation, enabling peaceful nuclear energy, and moving toward disarmament.