Assume that India and Pakistan are engaged in an increasingly volatile situation over the loC in Jammu and Kashmir with a Kargil type infiltration by Pakistan. A conventional war between both the countries is inevitable under the shadow of nuclear weapons. In this situation, what is the nuclear capacity that India should possess against Pakistan to deter a nuclear exchange?

Options

A. A.A first 'use nuclear policy
B. B.A much larger nuclear arsenal than Pakistan
C. C.A credible nuclear deterrence with second strike capability
D. D.An intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 5000 km